Professional organisations
Professional bodies, accreditation organisations, and membership associations in the counselling and psychotherapy sector.
Australian Counselling Association
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 23,000 Registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Australia. Celebrating over 28 years, ACA is the largest peak body for counselling and psychotherapy in Australia
British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
BACP is the leading professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK with more than 50,000 members. It works to promote the role and relevance of the counselling professions in improving psychological wellbeing and mental health and develop a safe, ethical and competent practice.
Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP)
Established in 1981, to identify, develop and maintain professional standards of excellence in Counselling and Psychotherapy.