For the reason that distinction between psychology-based professions performs a task in the reimbursement of remedy prices, our colleagues from RTL have compiled a fast overview of the several types of remedy out there within the Grand Duchy.

Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist is a health care provider specialised in psychiatry. They can prescribe medicines and maintain sufferers with psychological diseases.

Psychiatric remedy is reimbursed by the CNS.

Psychotherapist

This career was formally recognised in Luxembourg in 2015. Psychologists and medical doctors can get approval to supply psychotherapy in the event that they full further coaching, which lasts three to 4 years.

Physicians providing psychotherapy with out the required coaching render themselves liable to prosecution.

The next kinds of psychotherapy are recognised in Luxembourg:

• cognitive behavioural remedy
• psychodynamic and psychoanalytic-inspired approaches
• humanistic approaches, similar to person-centred approaches and Gestalt remedy
• systematic psychotherapy

After discussions over quite a lot of years between the CNS and the Federation of Associations Representing Psychotherapists in Luxembourg (FAPSYLUX), information that psychotherapy will now be reimbursed broke just a few days in the past. Adults may have 70% of their remedy prices lined, kids and youths youthful than 18 will likely be totally lined.

Learn additionally: What would be the guidelines for reimbursement of psychotherapy?

Psychologist

A psychologist is an individual with a grasp’s diploma in psychology. Earlier than a psychologist is allowed to observe in Luxembourg, their diploma must be recognised by the Ministry for Increased Training and Analysis.

In line with FAPSYLUX spokesperson Catherine Richard, psychologists are thought of consultants or coaches and are in a position to work in a wide range of sectors, similar to schooling, the non-public sector, or in organisations.