Counselling Association of South Australia (CASA)

Description

CASA is a state-based collegial association of counsellors and psychotherapists. It is the association of choice for counsellors and psychotherapists in South Australia and is a member of the national peak body, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).

Member benefits

Appropriate recognition of their training, skills and expertise
Networking opportunities with colleagues
Professional development opportunities
The voicing of issues that concern them or their clients
Updates regarding developments in the profession
Promotion opportunities through the Association website directory and group advertising
Access to a professional indemnity insurance package
Pathway for inclusion on the national PACFA Register
Opportunity to contribute to the standing of counselling and psychotherapy within Australia

Mission / Aims

CASA is committed to:

Best practice counselling and psychotherapy for clients;
The provision of professional support for counsellors and psychotherapists; and
The ongoing development of the professions of counselling and psychotherapy.

Principal activities

The Counselling Association of South Australia:

Provides a forum for counsellors and psychotherapists;
Provides collegial support and professional development for practitioners;
Represents the interests of members at state and national levels;
Maintains and promotes standards of training and practice;
Provides a code and guidelines for ethical standards;
Promotes awareness and understanding of counselling and psychotherapy in the broader community; and
Facilitates the availability of professional counsellors and psychotherapists for the consumer.

Training / Licensing / Certification

CASA is a collegial professional association independent of any training program. Members accepted into the Professional and Registered categories of membership of the Association are deemed to be able to provide an independent professional service to clients.

Additional information

A Member Directory is available on the CASA website listing Full Members of the Association who are available for private consultations.

Affiliations

We are member of:

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)