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ACA serves as a cornerstone for the counselling and psychotherapy community, ensuring accreditation, professional development and growth, ethical conduct, and the highest standards in education and practice.
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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 18,000 Registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists in Australia. Celebrating over 25 years, ACA is the largest peak body for counselling and psychotherapy in Australia.

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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

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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

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Find ACA-approved professional development events

RESOURCES

Stay current with sector news, guidelines, tool kits and research to help you thrive

New CEO Announcement

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. 

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Member Information about the AHPA

The Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) was founded and run by the Australian Psychological Society for many years. 

Healing Conversations: A Woman Psychotherapist Connecting with a Client

Autism and the Female Phenotype

The history of autism is confronting, with an evolving line of thought that includes many misconceptions and perspectives.

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