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Counselor / Psychotherapist CPD Requirements in Lithuania

This page summarizes the current CPD requirements for the Counselor / Psychotherapist (non-medical) - not a state-licensed profession license in Lithuania — 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 Lithuania Counselor / Psychotherapist requirements
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Counselor / Psychotherapist

Counselor / Psychotherapist (non-medical) - not a state-licensed profession
Regulator: None (no state licensure); title/practice governed only by voluntary professional associations. Note: medical psychotherapy (medicinos psichoterapija) is a physician sub-specialty regulated separately by the Ministry of Health.
CPD'Counselor' and non-medical 'psychotherapist' are NOT separately regulated or state-licensed professions in Lithuania and carry no statutory CPD requirement. Psychological counselling is practised chiefly by psychologists (see the Psychology record). Psychotherapy training and CPD are handled by voluntary professional associations/modality societies. Only medical psychotherapy performed by licensed physicians is state-regulated, under Ministry of Health / health-professional licensing rules, not under a dedicated counseling statute.
No specific live / interactive hour requirement

Home study: Not applicable

Board notes: Not a protected/licensed title. Any CPD obligations arise only from voluntary association membership or, for physician-psychotherapists, from general medical continuing-education rules of the Ministry of Health.

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Frequently asked questions
How many CPD hours does a Counselor / Psychotherapist need in Lithuania?

Counselor / Psychotherapists in Lithuania follow a CPD-based model rather than a fixed hour total. 'Counselor' and non-medical 'psychotherapist' are NOT separately regulated or state-licensed professions in Lithuania and carry no statutory CPD requirement. Psychological counselling is practised chiefly by psychologists (see the Psychology record). Psychotherapy training and CPD are handled by voluntary professional associations/modality societies. Only medical psychotherapy performed by licensed physicians is state-regulated, under Ministry of Health / health-professional licensing rules, not under a dedicated counseling statute.

Are there required CE topics for Counselor / Psychotherapist in Lithuania?

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

Can Counselor / Psychotherapist CE be completed online in Lithuania?

Generally yes — Lithuania does not require live or interactive hours for Counselor / Psychotherapist, so approved online / home-study CE can typically satisfy the requirement. Home-study note: Not applicable.

What else should Counselor / Psychotherapist renewals know in Lithuania?

Not a protected/licensed title. Any CPD obligations arise only from voluntary association membership or, for physician-psychotherapists, from general medical continuing-education rules of the Ministry of Health.

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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.