The Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand will register all psychotherapists who wish to practise their profession in New Zealand. Registration means that a psychotherapist has an approved qualification, has met the competence standards specified and is recognised by the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand as fit to practise.

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To protect the public, the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand is also responsible for making sure that psychotherapists maintain high standards of practice by continuing to maintain their competence once they have entered the workforce.