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The registration category of the Registered Counsellor has resulted in on ongoing debate regarding the training and efficacy of these practitioners in the delivery of psychological services. Although the category has been in existence for some years there is little evidence that the category is fulfilling the purpose for which it was developed, namely, to supply psychological services at a primary health-care level. Our aim in this article is to explore the roles that registered counsellors play in their practicum placements, in order to better understand and to provide evidence of the practical value of the skills and expertise that they can offer in a variety of settings. Through the use of semi-structured questionnaires, in face to face and telephone surveys, 15 supervisors were interviewed to obtain their perceptions and experiences of the efficacy of the registered counsellors and the role that registered counsellor trainees play in their different placement settings. Findings were extremely positive in terms of the perceived value of the registered counsellor across a variety of settings.

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perceived efficacy practicum placements Registered Counsellor supervisor surveys

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Perceptions of Registered Counsellor Efficacy

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