For more information about application pathways, please click on the "Apply for..." link for the relevant registration level.
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Current Level 3 or 4 members of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) with Bachelor or Masters level qualifications? Apply for Registration
Clinical: PACFA’s highest level of membership, you completed your studies more than 2 years ago and have accrued a minimum of 750 hours of client contact and 75 hours of supervision since completing your studies. Apply for clinical membership.
Certified Practising (early career): If you are a practitioner who has finished your training more than two years ago and have not accrued the minimum 750 hours of client contact and 75 hours of supervision to meet the standards for clinical membership, then this level is for you. The majority of PACFA members apply at certified practising level, and later upgrade to clinical membership once they have accrued the client and supervision hours for clinical registration. Apply for Certified Practising membership.
Certified Practising (new graduate): Have you completed your studies within the last two years? This membership has the same benefits as our early career or practising category, and on the Find a Therapist directory you will be visible as 'Certified Practising'. However, new graduates benefit from a reduced fee (25% discount in first year of membership) to support you at the beginning of your career. Apply for Certified Practising New Graduate membership.
Member association member: If you are a Certified Practising member of one of PACFA’s Member Associations, you can apply to PACFA to be listed on our register as either Certified Practising or clinical and receive PACFA member opportunities. Apply for member association membership.
Academic: An educator in the field of counselling and/or psychotherapy, you will be contributing to the field through research and education. Apply for academic membership.
Student: Student membership is free for all students completing a counselling and/or psychotherapy course. As a student member, you will be eligible for free insurance for your placement(s), our digital publications, and access to discounted professional development provided by our expert community of members. Apply for student membership.
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Processing times for Clinical, Certified Practising, and Academic member applications can take up to 5-6 weeks. Unfortunately, we cannot expedite applications.