Is Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors legit?

Is Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors legit?

Very professional team, highly recommend the AIPC! I have completed by counselling degree in May this year. the course was well organized, books were interesting and practical exams were excellent! If you are considering obtaining your counselling diploma, I definitely recommend the AIPC!

Is AIPC nationally Recognised?

Our Diploma of Counselling is a nationally recognised qualification, as well as being industry accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

How do I become an accredited Counsellor in Australia?

To become a counsellor you will need to complete the Diploma of Counselling (CHC51015) as an introduction to the field and entry-level roles. To be registered as a fully qualified Counsellor you will need to complete a Bachelor of Counselling or equivalent.

Do Counsellors need to be registered in Australia?

Psychotherapist and Counsellor are not legally regulated titles in Australia. Students wishing to become psychotherapists and/or counselling professionals are encouraged to consider the Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a qualification approved for membership to either (or both) the ACA and PACFA.

Does ACAP have a good reputation?

ACAP has a reputation for being more pricey in comparison to other institutes, so logically it should stand to be higher value as a private institute. However this is not the case, in all of my years with ACAP, the staff have demonstrated ineptitude with their efforts, their qualifications, overall effectiveness.

What is the best counselling qualification?

Your core practitioner training should be at the minimum level of a diploma in counselling or psychotherapy, but could be a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctorate. These courses usuall run at further or higher education colleges or universities.

Are Counsellors in demand in Australia?

School counsellors are in demand in NSW public schools, particularly in rural and metropolitan locations of workforce need.

Can I call myself a Counsellor in Australia?

There is no law in Australia that requires a person who provides a counselling service to have either qualifications or experience. This means that people without training or skills can call themselves counsellors or psychotherapists.

Can anyone call themselves a Counsellor?

As the law stands at the moment, anyone can call themselves a therapist, or a counsellor with absolutely no training whatsoever. BACP recommends that you check for yourself the qualifications and experience of potential therapists.

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Is the Australian Institute of professional counsellors-AIPC?

The Institute was Australia’s first, and still is the only exclusive, national provider of counsellor education. Our focus is the same today as it has always been – to provide you with the highest quality counsellor education with a full range of student and graduate support functions.

Who is the Australian Register of counsellors and psychotherapists?

The Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists is a company established by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia and the Australian Counselling Association as an independent, national register of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists.

Is the Australian Counselling Association a registered body?

ACA is Australia’s largest single registration body for Counsellors and Psychotherapists with over 9,000 members. ACA serves a crucial role in advocating and advancing the profession of counselling and psychotherapy. View our different membership levels and register with us today.

Is there an online diploma of counselling in Australia?

Our online Diploma of Counselling is the most popular counselling course in Australia. It is industry accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), meaning graduates can become Registered Counsellors and work in employed roles or in private practice.