Board Guideline
"All psychotherapists should inform their clients of their scope of practice and any conditions on their Annual Practising Certificate"
The title "psychotherapist" is protected. Only those registered by the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand may use the title psychotherapist. Practitioners may call themselves a psychotherapist or a registered psychotherapist provided they are registered. People who are not registered may not use either title. The Board suggests you use the following titles when advertising yourself i.e. business cards or any promotional/marketing material Psychotherapist or Registered Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Interim Psychotherapist Although registration within the Interim Psychotherapist Scope of Practice or Psychotherapist Scope of Practice does not restrict you from working with Child and Adolescent Clients (provided it is within your area and level of expertise) only Psychotherapists registered within the Psychotherapist Scope of Practice with Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Specialism may call or hold themselves out to be a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist. For example:
First Name, Last Name
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Contact Details Your title will depend on the scope of practice that you are registered to work within. All psychotherapists shall practice within their areas and level of expertise and with due regard to ethical, legal and Board-prescribed standards. |