Clinical Registration

In order to register with PACFA as a Clinical Registrant, you must meet the following criteria:

  1. You have graduated two or more years ago;
  2. You have completed 750 client hours since graduating;
  3. You have completed 75 hours of supervision since graduating;
  4. At least 50% of the minimum requirement for supervision must be met by individual supervision.

Pathways

  1. Accredited training track: For eligible graduates who have successfully completed a PACFA-accredited course
  2. General track: For eligible graduates who have completed a non-accredited course that meets the below eligibility criteria. Please Refer Registration Standard - Certified Practising and Registration Upgrade Standard - Registered Clinical for more information
  3. Overseas Training Track: For eligible graduates with Overseas Qualifications and a successful outcome letter from VETASSESS.
  4. Transfer pathway: Please click here for more information and click here to apply
  5. Recognition of prior learning (RPL track): Currently under review

Eligibility Criteria

  • Your course must be equivalent to a Bachelor degree or higher (AQF Level 7-9);
  • Your study must have taken you 2 or more years (part or full-time study is accepted);
  • Within your course, there must be a minimum of 400 hours of learning (lectures, tutorials, workshops) in counselling/psychotherapy;
    • Of these 400 hours, 140 hours must be face-to-face and in person.
  • Additionally, within the course, there must be a placement with a minimum of 40 hours of client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

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Documents Required to Submit your Clinical Registration Application

  1. Certified* copy of your transcript
  2. Certified* copy of your qualification certificate (Testamur)
  3. Copy of current insurance (otherwise apply for PACFA Insurance)
  4. National Police Check dated no earlier than 3 months prior
  5. Working With Children’s Check (if applicable)
  6. Two certified Proof of identity documents
  7. Evidence of post-graduating client contact and supervision hours using PACFA's supervision & client contact verification form.
  8. Evidence that your course meets PACFA Training Standards (not required for accredited courses or VETASSESS outcomes)
    • Documents such as student guidebooks, unit outlines, or a letter from your institution
    • Evidence of placement hours: 40 client contact, 10 supervision, using the verification form

For further information read Proof of Identity Guidelines and Application Checklist.

Compile all documents listed in the Application checklist into one PDF or ZIP file.

Certified Practising New Graduate Registrants receive a 25% discount for the first year, automatically applied once approved.

PLEASE NOTE: You must log in or create an account. The application autosaves. The fee is non-refundable.

For assistance, contact [email protected].

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Processing times for Registered Clinical Counsellor Applications: 2–3 weeks (excluding holidays).