Counselling and Counselling Psychology in New Zealand: Similarities and Differences.

Abstract

What is meant by the terms counselling and counselling psychology? How are they similar to and different from one another? How did each field grow and develop in New Zealand and what are the pressures and challenges facing each discipline? In this paper, the histories, definitions, and professional identities of each are described. Current legislation (the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act) is discussed, and its possible effects on the future prospects of the two fields are outlined. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of New Zealand Journal of Counselling is the property of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)