Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Human Side of Healing (Master’s Thesis) – Study 2: Canadian Therapists’ Attitudes Toward ChatGPT Therapy

Title: Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Human Side of Healing (Master’s Thesis) – Study 2: Canadian Therapists’ Attitudes Toward ChatGPT Therapy

Description: The researcher is seeking to understand psychotherapists’ attitudes toward the use of ChatGPT for psychotherapy Canada. Participants may choose to enter a random prize draw for one of three$50 digital Visa gift cards.
Eligibility Criteria - Participants must:
- have documentation allowing Canadian residence for minimum 2 years
- currently reside in Canada
- be over the age of 18
- hold a master’s (or more advanced) degree in counselling psychology, psychology, social work, or a related field
- be registered with their designated regulatory body
- be actively providing psychotherapy to patients
- have been providing psychotherapy in Canada for at least four years
- have tried using ChatGPT for support with a mental health issue to test how it responds and/or used it for their own personal psychotherapy or mental/emotional health support
- have been providing supervision of another clinician’s counselling practice for one or more years
- be willing and able to read and understand English

Specifics: Study Population:
This study is seeking practicing therapists in Canada who are registered with their regulatory body and who have been providing clinical supervision for at least one year. (see study description above for full eligibility criteria).

Participant Obligation:
Prospective participants may self-identify as eligible based on above criteria, view and submit informed consent (linked below) and proceed to completing a 30-minute online survey.

Location: Online - Winnipeg

Project lead: Payton Chan, Supervisor: Dr. Virginia Tze

Study Dates: June 8, 2026 to November 30, 2026

Study Website: https://forms.office.com/r/VwRdeRsaSD