Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP)
In 2011, PACFA formed a partnership with another peak body for the counselling and psychotherapy profession,
the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and together we have established the Australian Register of
Counsellors and Psychotherapists (ARCAP).
ARCAP provides robust self-regulation of the profession, along with PACFA’s and ACA’s professional training
standards, codes of ethics and complaints handling processes.
Registrants listed on the PACFA and ACA National Registers are also listed on the ARCAP under various ARCAP
registration categories.
ARCAP Counsellors and Psychotherapists have demonstrated that they meet the required training and ethical
standards and that they undertake professional supervision and professional development activities annually.
They have experience supporting clients from diverse communities and are located in all States and Territories
of Australia.
To search for ARCAP Registrants, go to
www.arcapregister.com.au
.
ARCAP Registration Categories
Division A - PACFA Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Mental Health Practitioners
Division B on ARCAP - ACA Counsellors and Psychotherapists
Division A - PACFA Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Mental Health Practitioners
Certified Practising Counsellors
Certified Practising Counsellors have completed an AQF (7-9) approved qualification of 400 hours of person-to-person
counselling and/or psychotherapy training incorporating a minimum of 200 hours of direct instruction and a
formal client contact placement which includes 40 hours of client contact with 10 hours of related clinical
supervision within the training program.
They undertake a minimum of 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development and 10 hours of Clinical
Supervision per year.
Clinical Registrants
Clinical Registrants have completed a further 750 hours of client contact linked to 75 hours of supervision
over a minimum of two years and meet ongoing requirements of 15 hours professional development and between
10 and 15 hours of clinical supervision per annum.
Mental Health Practitioners
Mental Health Practitioners are Clinical Registrants who demonstrate that they have met PACFA’s Mental Health
Competencies. They demonstrate knowledge and experience of current assessment techniques and interventions in
mental health, and an understanding of research and evaluation methods. Some of their ongoing PD and
supervision relates specifically to mental health practice.