Mmm... I can't see how anyone can practice as a psychologist if you had major psychological problems. I do think you can if you have dealt with most of the issues. I have had a heap load of therapy in the past but I don't think therapists should or can practice if they have major issues.

You see, I work for the authorities, now if I had major issues they would pick up on that. They will not employ someone who is likely to take a lot of time off work, you have to prove you can deal with a great deal of stress. I have to have 'supervision' as all do here, this is every 4 to 6 weeks but it is not the same as being in therapy.

I'm not sure how it is for those that practice independently though, who keeps an eye on those to make sure that they are psychologically fit to do the work?