Comparing competencies of a psychotherapist with those of a psychologist specialising in psychotherapy |
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| Authors: | Declan Aherne Lucy Smith Neal Whelan Louise Hickey Ciara Kirwan Ann Marie Coffey |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Head of Counselling, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland;2. Deputy Head of Counselling, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland;3. MA in Integrative Psychotherapy, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland;4. Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland;5. Youth Justice Worker/ private educational consultant;6. Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland |
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| Abstract: | This paper contributes to a recent call for dialogue between the different professional groups representing psychotherapy in Europe. At present, two core psychotherapy groups exist in Europe, namely the EAP, representing psychotherapy, and EFPA, representing psychologists specialising in psychotherapy. This article compares and contrasts two competency frameworks representative of these bodies, which capture the skills, knowledge, reasoning and values of the respective professions. The shared and divergent competencies are identified and discussed, followed by suggestions for potential changes in future European competency frameworks. By doing this, we not only respond to the recent call for dialogue but also promote collaboration and discussion between the professional groups representing psychotherapeutic practice both in Europe and beyond. |
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| Keywords: | Psychotherapy psychology competency-based framework professional practice |
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