Academic Membership Application

Academic Membership is a free, non-practising category designed for people who contribute to the counselling and psychotherapy profession through education, research, and academic leadership. It is intended for individuals working in teaching, training, scholarship, and related academic roles where engagement with the field is professional and ongoing.

  • Academic Membership is a free, non-practising category.
  • It is available to educators, researchers and academics in counselling and/or psychotherapy. This is not a registration pathway and does not permit professional practice under PACFA.
  • Academic Membership is suited to applicants who wish to stay connected with PACFA’s work, standards, and broader professional community, while not seeking practising or clinical registration.

To begin, please access the application form using the link below. Before submitting, ensure you have reviewed the relevant information on eligibility and have any required details ready, so your application can be processed smoothly.

Academic Membership Application Form

If you need help accessing the form or have an urgent enquiry relating to your application, please contact the Membership team via email at [email protected] or call (03) 9046 2270.