Have Your Say: Regulatory Options for Counsellors and Psychotherapists

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Closes 20 Mar 2026

Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey to help inform regulatory models that could be used to implement the National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists.

Your responses are anonymous. Some general demographic information will be collected but nothing will be attributable to particular individuals, and results will be analysed in aggregate. Participation is voluntary. Not all questions need to be answered.

If you have any questions about the survey specifically, please contact Sally Kerfoot (Nous), at sally.kerfoot@nousgroup.com. If you have questions for the Department, please contact the Mental Health Workforce Section, at mhworkforce@health.gov.au.

 

1. I understand that this survey contains sensitive information, that my participation is voluntary and that I can exit the survey at any time.
(Required)
2. Which option best describes you? (Select all that apply)
3. If you are a health practitioner registered under NRAS, which best describes your professional background?
4. If you are a health practitioner or student, which best describes your professional background?
5. Are you currently a member of a professional body in the mental health sector?
6. In which setting do you primarily work (if applicable)?
7. What is your role level?
8. Do you identify as:
9. Which state or territory do you live in?
10. Which best describes the location you primarily live/work in, including virtually?
11. Please select your age group: