Abstract:

The profession of psychologist is one of the professions of public trust[1] and as such occupies a special place among the professions. In Poland, the professional activity of a psychologist is regulated by the Act of 8 June 2001 on the profession of psychologist and the professional body of psychologists.[2] Psychologist provides psychological services that include psychological diagnosis, opinion, adjudication, conducting psychotherapy and providing psychological support. A psychologist may also carry out research or teaching activities in the field of psychology.

[1] Article 17 of the Constitution of the Republic of Poland of 2 April 1997, JoL of 1997 no. 78 item 483.

[2] Act of 8 June 2001 on the profession of psychologist and the professional body of psychologists, JoL of 2001 no. 73 item 763.