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PACFA is a national peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia. We set standards for training and ethical practice, support practitioners, and promote the the practice of counselling and psychotherapy.

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Information and resources for PACFA members

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Members Only Resources

As part of our support for members during the COVID-19 response, PACFA has created a Members Only Resources page.

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Counsellors & Psychotherapists

Registered counsellors and psychotherapists meet professional training standards and provide high quality services to the community. Suitably qualified and experienced practitioners can apply online for PACFA registration.

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Counselling & Psychotherapy

PACFA is a valuable mental health resource for the community. We run a Register of qualified practitioners and provide information on counselling and psychotherapy.

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Advocacy

PACFA advocates for recognition of counsellors and psychotherapists and better access to counselling and psychotherapy services for the Australian community.

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Practitioner Resources

PACFA provides a wide range of resources for practitioners, including training and ethical standards, practice guidelines and access to insurance. Practitioners and students can find out about counselling and psychotherapy training programs accredited by PACFA.

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Training and Professional Development

PACFA provides quality Continuing Professional Development opportunities for practitioners to help develop their clinical knowledge and skills in counselling and psychotherapy practice.

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Research

PACFA’s research agenda aims to build the evidence-base for the effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy. PACFA’s research outputs are valuable resources for practitioners and also support PACFA’s advocacy activities.

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PACJA

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia is an international, peer-reviewed journal which aims to contribute to the evidence-base for counselling and psychotherapy.

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Welcome to the PACFA Member Portal

We are currently in transition to PACFA’s new iMIS system. Over the coming months, the Member Portal will be integrated with the PACFA website so that you can do everything at one place – apply for membership or manage your existing membership, access member resources, register for events, find out the latest news about PACFA and connect with other members.

Latest News

Vale Dr Kim Dunphy OAM, a pioneer in dance movement therapy and much-loved friend and colleague

PACFA has received the very sad news that Dr Kim Dunphy died peacefully on 14 October

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Medibank and ahm offering new benefits for counselling

Medibank and ahm have announced new benefits for counselling which will be available on a wide range

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PACFA launches new Membership Pathways

PACFA has launched new membership pathways that will make it possible for more diverse practitioners

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PACFA CONFERENCE 2022

Adelaide 29^th April to 1^st May

Membership

Join PACFA or manage your membership at the PACFA Member Portal. Members enjoy benefits including discounted pricing on professional development and access PACFA Jobs and other resources.

Events

See our upcoming events including face to face and online professional development and networking opportunities. Our events are high quality and affordable. PACFA’s next conference will be in 2022 in Adelaide.

Shop

Books, journals and recorded webinars are available for purchase at the Portal. Members enjoy special discounted pricing on books, CPD recordings and access to exclusive member-only brochures.

Find a Therapist

Search at the PACFA Portal for a Registered Counsellor or Psychotherapist. Choosing a registered practitioner ensures you are seeing qualified practitioner who provides high quality, ethical services.