Join Us
CAPACAR represents the interests of counsellors and psychotherapists in the ACT.
Member Benefits:
- Professional development & networking
We run an active and relevant professional development program (PDP). Topics covered in the past year include: 'myths v's realities of counselling', 'approaches to couples therapy' and 'the law, privacy and professional reporting'. There are 4-6 networking and professional development activities annually.
- Information & connection
We publish a newsletter for all members and other stakeholders four times a year which contains information about activities, articles of interest and other notices.
- Standard setting & ethics
Public confidence in our profession is safeguarded by the expectation that members abide by the CAPACAR Code of Ethics. Download the Code of Ethics here.
- Marketing & promotion
We assist members to promote their services by networking with others (a potential source of referrals), writing for and advertising in the newsletter, making CDP presentations and participating in committee work.
- Professional & community standing
We are the only Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) registered association based in the ACT. The Executive Committee has forged productive relationships with the ACT Government and bureaucracy to promote the values and professional standing of the Association.
- National policy role
CAPACAR is a constituent member of PACFA. We play an active role at the annual PACFA general meeting and in national policy formulation for our profession.
- Link to national registration
In order to become a member of the PACFA Register - the highest form of recognition available to counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia, you need to belong to a participating Association.
Current members can find the membership renewal form on the Members' Page.
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