Home/CE Requirements/Greece/Psychologist
Continuing Education

Psychologist CPD Requirements in Greece

This page summarizes the current CPD requirements for the Psychologist (Adeia Askisis Epaggelmatos Psychologou / Άδεια Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου) license in Greece — renewal model, mandated topics, live/interactive rules, and home-study limits — with links to the official regulator.

CPDrenewal basis
—renewal cycle
0 hlive / interactive required
—ethics required
Full Greece Psychologist requirements
Confirm with board

Psychologist

Psychologist (Adeia Askisis Epaggelmatos Psychologou / Άδεια Άσκησης Επαγγέλματος Ψυχολόγου)
Regulator: Greek State via the Regional Authorities (Perifereia), formerly Prefectures, acting under the Ministry of Health; statutory basis Law 991/1979 as amended by Law 2646/1998 (art. 27). Professional/scientific bodies: Panhellenic Association of Psychologists (SEPS) and the Hellenic Psychological Society (ELPSE); no single national licensing/chartering board.
CPDGreece licenses psychologists through a one-time practice license (adeia askisis epaggelmatos), granted by the regional authority under Law 991/1979 (as amended by Law 2646/1998) on the basis of a recognized psychology degree. The license does not expire and there is no statutory periodic renewal; Greek law imposes no fixed number of continuing education / CPD hours as a condition of maintaining it. Continuing professional development is encouraged by professional and scientific bodies (SEPS, ELPSE) and via the voluntary EFPA EuroPsy certificate, but it is not a legal requirement for continued practice.
No specific live / interactive hour requirement

Home study: Not applicable - no statutory CPD hours are mandated for the Greek psychology license

Board notes: Greece has no dedicated statutory psychologists' chamber comparable to the medical or social-work bodies; the license is issued administratively by regional authorities and there is no license renewal cycle. Efforts to create a chartered psychologists' body and to modernize the framework have been discussed but had not produced a mandatory periodic-CPD regime as of July 2026. EuroPsy (EFPA) certification, which does include CPD, is voluntary.

moh.gov.gr ↗efpa.eu ↗seps.gr ↗elpse.com ↗ec.europa.eu ↗

Complete your psychology CE with Triad

AATBS and CE4Less offer board-approved continuing education for psychology professionals — ethics, cultural competency, clinical topics, and more.

Browse CE coursesAll Greece licenses
Frequently asked questions
How many CPD hours does a Psychologist need in Greece?

Psychologists in Greece follow a CPD-based model rather than a fixed hour total. Greece licenses psychologists through a one-time practice license (adeia askisis epaggelmatos), granted by the regional authority under Law 991/1979 (as amended by Law 2646/1998) on the basis of a recognized psychology degree. The license does not expire and there is no statutory periodic renewal; Greek law imposes no fixed number of continuing education / CPD hours as a condition of maintaining it. Continuing professional development is encouraged by professional and scientific bodies (SEPS, ELPSE) and via the voluntary EFPA EuroPsy certificate, but it is not a legal requirement for continued practice.

Are there required CE topics for Psychologist in Greece?

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

Can Psychologist CE be completed online in Greece?

Generally yes — Greece does not require live or interactive hours for Psychologist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Not applicable - no statutory CPD hours are mandated for the Greek psychology license.

What else should Psychologist renewals know in Greece?

Greece has no dedicated statutory psychologists' chamber comparable to the medical or social-work bodies; the license is issued administratively by regional authorities and there is no license renewal cycle. Efforts to create a chartered psychologists' body and to modernize the framework have been discussed but had not produced a mandatory periodic-CPD regime as of July 2026. EuroPsy (EFPA) certification, which does include CPD, is voluntary.

Other Greece licenses
Social Worker in GreeceCPD-based — Social work is a regulated, licensed profession in Greece. A practice license (adeia askisis epaggelmatos) is required (historical…Counselor / Psychotherapist in GreeceCPD-based — Counseling and psychotherapy are NOT state-regulated or licensed professions in Greece as of July 2026. There is no protected titl…Marriage & Family Therapist in GreeceCPD-based — Marriage and family therapy is NOT a distinct state-regulated or separately licensed profession in Greece as of July 2026. Systemi…Board Certified Behavior Analyst in GreeceCPD-based — There is no Greek statutory license or regulator for behavior analysts. BCBA is a voluntary international (BACB) credential; any C…
Psychologist CPD requirements in other jurisdictions
AustriaBelgiumBulgariaCroatiaCyprusCzechiaDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceHungaryIrelandItalyLatviaLithuaniaLuxembourgMaltaNetherlandsPolandPortugalRomaniaSlovakiaSloveniaSpainSwedenUnited Kingdom
Updated July 2026 from official licensing-board, regulatory-college, and government sources. CE / CPD requirements change often — always confirm current rules directly with your licensing board or regulator before you renew. Informational only, not legal advice.