In this episode of The Australia Counselling Podcast, I share my thoughts on why the Australian psychotherapy industry is in crisis.
The seven reasons the Australian psychotherapy industry is in crisis are:
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Our professional psychotherapy associations have let us down
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Psychotherapy training institutions are spreading propaganda about the profession
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Therapists are not promoting themselves effectively
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People don’t understand what psychotherapy is
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We have taught people to go to a G.P. when they have a mental health issue
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We have created a culture of quick fixes for mental health issues
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There is still a lot of stigma for seeking treatment for mental health issues
Links and resources mentioned in this episode
- You’ve been diagnosed with depression, now what? by Christopher Davey in The Conversation
- 089: 9 Practice-Building Lessons Australian Therapists Can Learn From U.S. Therapists
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