If you are considering a career in counselling or psychotherapy, it can be difficult to choose from the many counselling and psychotherapy courses on offer. The counselling and psychotherapy profession is not regulated by the government, which means there is no specific course needed in order to be recognised as a professional in this field.
It is important to choose a course that will not only provide sufficient preparation to practice as a counsellor or psychotherapist, but that will enable you to become a registered practitioner. Registration will be important for your professional recognition once you are qualified.
The best way to ensure your training will address both of these needs is to choose a course that has been accredited by PACFA. For a list of PACFA-Accredited courses, go to the Accredited Courses page. PACFA has also developed a thorough study and careers FAQs page, which you may find useful in making your decision.
For further information, please see the Frequently Asked Questions.