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Supporting Professionals for Industry Excellence
Welcome to the ACA
The Australian Counselling Association is a non-profit, professional organisation that is dedicated to the counselling and psychotherapy profession. ACA serves as a registration body representing over 19,000 Registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Australia. Celebrating over 25 years, ACA is the largest peak body for counselling and psychotherapy in Australia.
ABOUT US
Learn more about our rich history and commitment to excellence and innovation
BECOME AN ACA COUNSELLOR
Join our diverse counselling community of practitioners, academics and students
FIND A COUNSELLOR
Search for qualified and trusted Registered Counsellors or Psychotherapists who adhere to rigorous practice standards
CAREERS & STUDY
Explore the career possibilities in counselling and psychotherapy
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Find ACA-approved professional development events
RESOURCES
Stay current with sector news, guidelines, tool kits and research to help you thrive
Meet Jodie McKenzie
ACA welcomes a new era under the leadership of Jodie McKenzie, who assumes the role of CEO. Bringing a wealth of counselling experience and a passion for advocacy, Jodie’s leadership fosters a warm and dynamic environment, ensuring a bright future for the ACA community and the counselling profession.
OUR LATEST INDUSTRY NEWS
Our latest news, research, and articles
Mental Wellness in a time of Crisis Recovery
Over the past 20 years in Australia, great gains have been made in public health outcomes; however, mental wellbeing is a notable exception.
Member Information about the AHPA
The Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) was founded and run by the Australian Psychological Society for many years.
Autism and the Female Phenotype
The history of autism is confronting, with an evolving line of thought that includes many misconceptions and perspectives.
Find a Supervisor
Insurance
Professional indemnity insurance is essential for counsellors as it provides financial protection against claims of negligence or errors in their practice, ensuring peace of mind and compliance with professional standards. ACA partners with Focus Insurance Brokers to support your insurance and risk management requirements.
ACA Accredited Courses
Courses of study that meet ACA accreditation standards must have a primary focus on Counselling, not Social Work, Welfare, Psychology. Registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists are required to be able to perform significant in-depth therapeutic work with their clients using various therapeutic approaches—including focused psychological strategies. These skills must be taught and assessed beyond the realms of theory- ie, be evidence-based.
ACA Chapter Meetings
Chapters are established and governed by ACA for the purpose of providing benefits and opportunities to ACA Members through collegial networking opportunities. An added bonus of Chapter participation is access to ongoing professional development and group supervision.
ACA has over 20 Chapter locations across Australia.
National Standards for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Making A Complaint
Contact Us
- Unit 2 / 42 Finsbury Street Newmarket Qld 4051
- (07) 3356 4255
- aca@theaca.net.au
