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PACFA

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 practice of 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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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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PACFA shares results of 2020 workforce study

Results of the PACFA Research Committee’s 2020 study of the counselling and psychotherapy workforce have been presented to PACFA members and the Australian Rural & Remote Mental Health Symposium.

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Applications for Clinical Membership of the College of Psychotherapy are now open. Visit the College of Psychotherapy page and Training Standards for details, and apply via the online form.

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.

Practitioner Resources

This section contains a wide range of resources for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, including a
password protected Member Only Resources section for our current members.

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.

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