Aims and Objectives of ACPPS

The main goal of the Center is to improve the quality of psychotherapy and psychological services in the country. To accomplish this goal, the work at the Center will mainly focus on:

  • Drafting and implementation of policies to regulate the profession of psychotherapist and psychologist
  • Meeting the standards in practicing the profession of psychologist and psychotherapist.
  • Continuing education and training of the psychotherapist and psychologist.

Objectives of ACPPS:

  • To contribute on the development and the improvement of ethical standarts of the psychological and psychotherapeutic services.
  • To promote the implementation of the professional standarts required for the practicing professions of psychologist and psychotherapist in mental health and other relevant fields.
  • To offer training or additional education and qualification to professionals aiming to build the capacities and to increase the quality of services in mental health.
  • To conduct research in mental health field.
  • To cooperate with Albanian and International NGOs and other stakeholders to promote the qualification of mental health professionals.