Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

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Address:
290 Park Street
Fitzroy North
Victoria
3068
Australia
Phone:
+61-3-94863077
Professions:
Psychotherapy
Region of activity:
National
Australia
Scope of membership:
National
Australia
Founded Founded: 1998

Description

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, Inc.is the Federation of Professional Associations of psychotherapists and counsellors formed after lengthy national consultation involving many of the leading educators in these fields.( see PACFA History)
There are 37 member associations which accept the professional standards set and which adhere to the ethical guidelines established.
These Member Associations meet the standards developed by consensus as appropriate for professional practitioners within the disciplines of Counselling and Psychotherapy in the Australian community.
You can download the document titled 'PACFA Professional Guidelines' (September 2006) below, which provides information about PACFA, including its background history, mission, goals, and how it operates.

Member benefits

Establishing Recognised Standards of Training
Developing Professional Accountability and Public Protection
Regulating Therapeutic Practice