OSCA 2024 · 261134 · Skill level 1
Psychotherapist: OSCA 261134
ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026
Psychotherapist is OSCA 2024 code 261134. It corresponds to ANZSCO 272314 Psychotherapist (in part), which is on the CSOL and STSOL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.
ANZSCO equivalent
ANZSCO code for OSCA 261134
Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.
ANZSCO 272314 · in part
Psychotherapist
On the Core Skills Occupation List, Short-term Skilled Occupation List.
Visas for ANZSCO 272314
The job
What a psychotherapist does
Provides diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders using psychotherapeutic methods, such as behavioural therapy, biofeedback, relaxation therapy and other techniques.
Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience
Main tasks
Main tasks
- Conducts assessments and diagnoses mental and emotional disorders
- Works with clients to explore and understand conscious and unconscious aspects of their lived experience
- Develops and implements individualised treatment plans for clients
- Delivers psychotherapy sessions to clients using various therapeutic techniques to help change thinking patterns and improve coping skills
- Provides support and guidance to clients in managing their mental and emotional wellbeing
- Provides education and resources to clients and their families on mental health issues
Unit group 2611
Other occupations in Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Questions
OSCA 261134: common questions
What is the OSCA code for psychotherapist?
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 261134?
Is Psychotherapist on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.
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