Japan Certified, Licensed and Registered Mental Health Counseling Professionals

Finding a Japan Certified, Licensed, Registered Mental Health Professional

The following points are worth considering when looking for a Japan certified mental health counselor or psychotherapist to help you work through any problems you may experience in your life in Japan:

Does the person offering mental health counseling services in your language:

1. also speak and work in Japanese too

2. have a good working relationship with a Japan licensed psychiatrist. Only medical doctors licensed by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Welfare and Labour are legally permitted to provide mental health treatment, make a diagnostic assessment, prescribe medication.

3. hold a national license, certification or registration in Japan as a mental health counselor, clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, psychiatrist or other Japan licensed or certified professional to offer mental health treatment and mental health counseling through emotional, psychological and social support services.

4. work in a hospital, clinic or counseling center facility which is recognized by nationwide Japanese mental health care associations and societies.