Perception of AI Tools Among Therapists and Counsellors
Murdoch University are inviting qualified counsellors/therapists to participate in this study. Your professional perspective is valuable in helping us better understand the role of AI tools in therapy.
The purpose of this project is to explore how counsellors and therapists perceive the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in therapeutic settings. For this project, AI refers to computer-based systems that use data analysis and pattern recognition to perform tasks requiring human-like decision-making in mental health practice, supporting, automating, or enhancing assessment, therapy, and administration through tools such as chatbots, triage algorithms, and predictive treatment models. The project aims to understand current attitudes, knowledge, and potential uses regarding these AI tools in mental health practice.
You will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey consisting of 24 multiple choice/Likert-scale questions. The survey will ask you a few demographic questions, followed by questions gauging your attitude, knowledge and interests regarding AI tools. It will take no longer than 15 minutes to complete. No personal or identifying information will be collected. This survey is for Australian clinicians only. Answers obtained from outside of Australia will be disregarded.
The results will be used for the completion of a master’s thesis and may be included in academic publications or conference presentations. All data reporting will be in aggregate form and individuals will not be identified.
This study has been approved by the Murdoch University Human Research Ethics Committee (Approval xxxx/xxx). If you have any reservation or complaint about the ethical conduct of this research, and wish to talk with an independent person, you may contact Murdoch University’s Research Ethics & Integrity on Tel. 08 9360 6677 (+61 8 9360 6677 for overseas studies) or e-mail human.ethics@murdoch.edu.au. Any issues you raise will be treated in confidence and investigated fully, and you will be informed of the outcome.
More information and participate
The student researcher, Dominic Clayton will work under the supervision of the chief investigator, For more information contact Dominic Clayton 35215006@student.murdoch.edu.au or Gaston Antezana Gaston.Antezana@murdoch.edu.au.