Insurance For Counsellors
While you work with your patient's, we’ll take away some of yours. Counsellors Insurance.
While you support your clients, let us support you with your insurance.
insurance.com.au offers a Healthcare Professionals Civil Liability policy tailored for Counsellors, combining Professional Indemnity and Public & Products liability insurance.
The policy provides comprehensive cover, competitive premiums and specialised claims handling. You’ll also be entitled to up to one hour of complimentary legal advice for matters specifically related to notifications of circumstances that may give rise to a claim.
Cover is available for a range of roles, including counsellors, psychotherapists, and play therapists. As these professions are often regulated under AHPRA guidelines, our coverage aligns with the highest standards of professional practice, giving you peace of mind to focus on providing care for your clients. For a full list of covered modalities, click here.
This policy is ideal for counselling professionals, whether working full-time, part-time, freelance, or remotely via telehealth. It supports those working from private clinics, shared spaces, or home offices.
By choosing a policy that meets the rigorous expectations of AHPRA-registered professionals, you can operate with confidence, knowing you’re protected in every aspect of your practice.
Benefits of our product
Combined Professional Indemnity, Public Liability and Products Liability insurance.
Up to $20m for both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability.
Unlimited run-off cover.
Unlimited retroactive cover.
1-hour complimentary legal advice for insurance related matters.
Nil excess.
What events does this policy cover?
Here are some examples of what you may be covered for.
Emotional Distress Claims
A client alleges that your counselling resulted in emotional stress and initiates legal proceedings against you.
Accidents on Premises
During a session, a client’s child accidentally falls from a chair, and the family holds you liable.
Negligence in Therapy
A client with a history of trauma claims that a therapeutic intervention you used triggered adverse reactions due to insufficient assessment.
Property Damage
During a play therapy session, a child accidentally damages their parent’s tablet, and you’re held responsible for the incident.
Why insurance.com.au?
We'd choose us, but why should you?
Quick and easy quote & purchase process
Policy benefits tailored to your occupation
Dedicated customer service team available
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