Frequently Asked Questions

Can I count group work in my hours to upgrade to Full Membership?

Group work can be 20% of hours required for upgrade to full membership.  Online, telephone, therapeutic letters, text and Skype are not counted.

What do I have to do to upgrade my membership?
To upgrade to full membership

• You must have completed 200 hours of post graduate face to face counselling
• You must complete the Upgrade Form that can be printed from our website in conjunction with your supervisor.  This includes a personal reflection on how you have 'grown' as a counsellor and a report from your supervisor.
• We will call your supervisor to discuss your upgrade application
• Your original application and subsequent annual practice review summaries will all so be taken into consideration.

Please note that there is a possibility that an interview may be required to upgrade.  If you require an interview there will be a cost of $275 (+GST) and you will be required to cover any costs associated with getting to the interview location.

I am taking some time out from counselling; what are my options for placing my membership on hold?

If you are taking time out from counselling, i.e. not seeing clients, you can place your membership on hold for between 6 months and 3 years.  To have your membership reinstated you need to advise us that you have begun seeing clients again and send us a copy of a supervisor contract showing you have re-engaged in supervision.  If three years have passed you will need to reapply for membership.  There is no fee payable while your membership is on hold, and if you wish you can continue to receive newsletters and other information by paying a fee equivalent to the Affiliate Subscription.  Please note that you must let us know in advance if you are intending to take time out from counselling practice.

What must I do to put my membership on hold?

You need to notify the Association office that you wish to place your membership on hold prior to commencing your time away.  You cannot back date your on hold status.

How long can I put my membership on hold?

You can place your membership on hold for between minimum of 6 months and for a maximum of 3 years.

My membership is on hold; how do I reinstate it?

To have your membership reinstated you need to advise us that you have begun seeing clients again and send us a copy of a supervisor contract showing you have re-engaged in supervision. (A letter from your supervisor is sufficient).   

I have paid my annual membership fees; why haven't I received my Annual Certificate of Practice?

If you have paid your fees and have not submitted an acceptable Annual Practice Review Summary you will not receive your Annual Certificate of Practice as you have not met all the membership requirements.

I have sent in my annual practice review summary; why haven't I received my Annual Certificate of Practice?

Your Annual Practice Review Summary may not have met our requirements for Supervision or have been incomplete.  If you have not paid your annual membership fees you will also not receive your Annual Certificate of Practice as you need to both pay your fees and submit your Annual Practice Review Summary to meet our membership requirements.