The Counselor's Association is a Christian, educational, scientific, and professional organization whose members work in various settings and serve in multiple capacities.
The associations goal is to facilitate quality counselling, psychotherapy and pastoral care. We offer membership to individual counsellors and psychotherapists; organisations, and Churches concerned with counselling/psychotherapy or related activities; and pastoral carers.
Vision
The Counselor's Association aspires to help sustain and support our members in the work they do for the benefit and care of individuals and communities and churches.
Our Values
Counselling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, spiritual well been, education, and career goals.
Everyone has value for who they are regardless of their background, beliefs and lifestyle.
Everyone needs meaning and purpose.
Everyone has the right to personal respect.
Everyone needs to experience acceptance and love that strengthens their sense of person.
Everyone has right to personal growth.
We aspire in everything we do to be ethical, clear and transparent.
Our Mission
Promote safe, competent, ethical and accountable practice for counselling and pastoral care.
Empower individuals and communities through resourcing and connection.
Encourage exploration of psychological and theological insights into wellbeing and growth.
End the stigma that surrounds mental health in our society.
Promote the professional development of counselors.
Promote culturally inclusive practices that protect those using counselling services.
Support counselors with a group and individual supervision, and personal and professional growth.
Provide counselors with further education, training, and educational material (Books, articles, research...)
What does CA provide for members?
The Counselor's Association (CA) offers a comprehensive range of support and benefits to its members, designed to facilitate professional growth and uphold ethical standards in counseling practice. Members benefit from regular opportunities for professional development, including individual and group supervision sessions and a variety of training programs. Belonging to CA also means being part of a national professional membership body, providing access to a network of experienced counselors for knowledge exchange and support. Members have access to an extensive array of resources, such as articles, policies, and the quarterly Accord journal, tailored to enhance their practice. CA provides accreditation and pastoral skills training, fostering a sense of community through local networks and regular communication. As the only organization providing support for counselors, CA ensures clients can easily find counselors through its online directory. Additionally, the CA office team offers guidance on ethical and professional issues and manages a complaints resolution process, providing impartial support to both counselors and complainants. Members enjoy free access to the CA library and receive warm, timely support from a team with professional expertise. In summary, CA is committed to supporting counselors in their professional development, ethical practice, and fostering a sense of community within the field.
Who can be a member of the Counselor's Association?