For psychologists and psychotherapists
Professional backing for Ukrainian psychologists in Slovakia
We represent your interests, explain Slovak legislation and the recognition of qualifications, and open doors to Slovak institutions.
Membership
What does the association offer you?
Membership gives you representation, reliable information and colleagues you can turn to with questions from your practice.
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We stand up for your interests in professional debate and with institutions.
Guidance on legislation
We explain diploma recognition (nostrification), recognition of professional qualifications and the conditions for practising in Slovakia.
Ethical standards
Shared ethical principles and colleagues who can help you think through difficult situations.
Links with institutions
Lectures and projects with schools, NGOs and public institutions.
Professional development
We are preparing intervision, supervision and seminars for members, including in Ukrainian.
Directory of verified specialists
After verification, we can list you in the public directory.
Who it’s for
Who can join?
Mental health professionals who live or work in Slovakia.
- Psychologists
- Psychotherapists
- Psychological counsellors
- Other mental health professionals
Membership conditions and the membership fee are set by the association’s statutes. We’ll send them to you once we receive your application.
Joining
How do I become a member?
Send your application
Tell us briefly about your education, specialisation and working languages.
Verification and introduction
We’ll contact you, verify your education and experience and explain the membership conditions.
Membership
Once your application is approved, you become a member of the association. If you wish, we’ll also list you in the directory of verified specialists.
Application
Membership application
A few sentences about your education and practice are enough. Applications are reviewed by the association’s representatives.
Thank you, we’ve received your application.
We’re glad you’d like to join. We’ll read your application and get back to you about the next steps.
What happens next?
We review your application
The association’s representatives read it.
Verification and introduction
We’ll contact you, verify your education and experience and explain the membership conditions.
Membership
Once you’re approved, we’ll invite you into the community and to upcoming events.
If you don’t hear back from us, please write to us directly at office.aups@gmail.com.