Psychotherapist / Counsellor CPD Requirements in Bulgaria

Psychotherapist / Counsellors in Bulgaria follow a CPD-based model rather than a fixed hour total. Psychotherapy and counselling are NOT statutorily regulated in Bulgaria as of July 2026. The titles 'psychotherapist' and 'counsellor' are not legally protected, there is no state licence and no public register, and therefore no statutory CPD requirement. Practitioners typically train through private psychotherapy institutes and belong to voluntary professional bodies; where CPD, supervision hours and re-accreditation apply, they are contractual requirements of those associations or of the European Association for Psychotherapy (ECP certificate), not obligations imposed by Bulgarian law. No statutory hour total or renewal cycle exists.

Bulgaria does not mandate specific CE subjects for Psychotherapist / Counsellor beyond the general requirement — any board-approved continuing education generally counts. Always confirm with the regulator.

Generally yes — Bulgaria does not require live or interactive hours for Psychotherapist / Counsellor, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: N/A — no statutory CPD requirement.

Included to document status: this profession is not statutorily regulated. Any CPD/supervision expectations are set by voluntary associations (national bodies and EAP) rather than by a Bulgarian regulator. Confidence medium — the absence of a statutory licence/CPD mandate is clear, but the field is fragmented across private associations with differing internal rules.