Australian counsellors and psychotherapists: A profile of the profession

被引：11
作者：
Schofield, Margot J. [1 ]
机构：
[1] La Trobe Univ, Melbourne, Vic, Australia
来源：
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY RESEARCH | 2008年 / 8卷 / 01期
关键词：
Counselling; psychotherapy; workforce survey; professional association; theoretical orientation;
D O I：
10.1080/14733140801936369
中图分类号：
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号：
040203 ;
摘要：
In the absence of comprehensive Australian data on the counselling and psychotherapy profession, this study aimed to examine the profile of professionals affiliated with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) to inform future policy and service planning. PACFA's first workforce survey was undertaken in 2004. This cross-sectional survey was mailed and e-mailed to all members of the 41 professional associations affiliated with PACFA. A total of 316 full responses were received. This paper presents findings related to demographics, training and specialisation, theoretical orientation, professional affiliations, work and practice settings, and work roles. The study provides a baseline for future workforce surveys and a resource for policy development for the profession.
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页数：8
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