Have Your Say: Regulatory Options for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Overview

You are invited to participate in a consultation on regulatory models that could be used to implement the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

Nous Group has been engaged by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (the Department) to undertake research and engage with key stakeholders to explore which regulatory model may be the most effective and feasible. This consultation forms part of early‑stage work to understand sector views on the risks, opportunities and practical considerations associated with different approaches. Your insights will help shape the next stage of policy development.

A background paper is available below. The paper identifies three broad regulatory approaches that could be used to implement the National Standards. Please read the paper before completing the survey.

The survey takes approximately 10–12 minutes to complete and is one component of a broader review. Responses are due by COB Friday 20 March 2026.