Issues with the Integration of Counseling Psychologists into the General Health System
May 14, 2026
There are issues regarding the integration of counseling psychologists into the General Health System, with professionals expressing disagreements. Counseling associations are publicly criticizing the Health Insurance Organization for undermining their specialty. The Cyprus Psychological Association argues that the proposed integration does not reflect their education and the realities of their profession. The Health Insurance Organization suggests a limited number of diagnoses and is willing to expand services after evaluation. There is an ongoing dialogue and disagreements regarding the proposals from the Health Insurance Organization.