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Australian counsellors and psychotherapists: A profile of the profession
Author(s) -
Schofield Margot J.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
counselling and psychotherapy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.38
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1746-1405
pISSN - 1473-3145
DOI - 10.1080/14733140801936369
Subject(s) - workforce , demographics , workforce planning , work (physics) , baseline (sea) , workforce development , professional development , nursing , psychology , medical education , medicine , political science , sociology , engineering , law , mechanical engineering , demography
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.