Become a member

SLP has active and honory members.

Why become an active  member of the SLP?

As an active SLP member you benefit from numerous advantages and services.

  • be recognized by the SLP as a certified psychologist in Luxembourg. The SLP applies a thorough procedure for vetting of diplomas. This extra certification and validation of diplomas together with the explicit commitment to the Code of Ethics will give you an advantage when applying for jobs in Luxembourg.
  • be included in the register of certified psychologists / psychotherapists. Our site averages at least 1600 visits per month.
  • be entitled  to call yourself “Active SLP Member”
  • access to the SLP Ethics commission for advice and support on ethical issues
  • benefit from expert guidance concerning specific professional matters
  • exchange with other SLP members in our member forum on professional topics
  • get advice on steps how to establish yourself as psychologist or psychotherapist
  • enable the SLP to advocate efficiently for the interests of the profession by maximising its representativeness
  • possibility to post free or discounted professional ads through the SLP eNews and/or on our website
  • free or reduced registration at events proposed by SLP and its partnership associations. Benefit from special offers for SLP members
  • receive regular updates on developments regarding our professional status in Luxembourg and benefit from exclusive job offers
  • dispatch of the EFPA News Magazine (e-Magazine)
  • ….

Requirements to become an active member:

1) possession a complete degree in psychology with at least 5 years (300 ECTS) of university study. (The pre-bologna diplomas are advised according to the pre-bologna rules). Your degree must be registered with the National Register of Higher Education Degrees (except for recognized degrees from BENELUX and baltic states). See also:  [Registre des Titres d’Enseignement Supérieur].

Please note that some distance learning certificates will not recognised by the SLP!

2) formal commitment to abide by the SLP’s Code of Ethics [French version];

3) when accepted as active member, payment of annual membership fee of 75 € (30 € for retired members). Paid contributions from 1st October of the current year are valid until 31st December of the following year (15 months).

Please be aware that communication within the SLP will mainly be in Luxemburgish, French and German (official languages in Luxembourg)

Register here

* following documents must be enclosed with your application. Only complete applications will be processed.

  • a copy of the university degrees in psychology (Bachelor + Master in Psychology, respectively Pre-Bologna License, Candidature, etc. (undergraduate), Master’s degree, etc. (postgraduate). If your diplomas do not contain information on the ECTS volume, you must enclose an academic transcript of your courses.
  • a certified translation of diplomas awarded in languages other than D, FR, GB and L
  • your registration in the national register of higher education diplomas (MESR) (niveau 7 du cadre luxembourgeois des qualifications)
  • your signed consent [Download] confirming that you will abide by the SLP Code of Ethics
  • Note: registered psychotherapists need to include the “Autorisation d’exercer du Ministère de la Santé”

Please allow a processing time around 4 to 6 weeks, if supporting documentation is correct and complete.

Honory membership:

The distinction honorary membership may be awarded to individuals, who have provided significant financial and/ or moral support or have made significant contributions to the advancement of psychology as a profession or contributed to the advancement of psychology in the academic setting.

If you would like to make an active contribution to the advancement of psychology as a profession, please contact our secretariat.

FAQ

Why does the SLP check all my diplomas before I can become an active member?

The purpose of this strict measure is to guarantee each patient/client of an active member registered in SLP that the latter is in possession of adequate training in psychology.

Does SLP admit students for membership?

Unfortunately, membership as student is not supported. The SLP recommends to psychology students to join ALEP , the Luxembourg Psychology Student Association.