PACFA Mission
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia is a leading national peak body and professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia. Our mission is to represent the profession to communities and government, and to develop the evidence-base for counselling and psychotherapy.
PACFA promotes the development and practice of counselling and psychotherapy and respects and supports the diversity of approaches within the field. We provide a united forum for practitioners and for counselling and psychotherapy associations, to foster professional identity, support training and research, and ensure public accountability.
PACFA Values
- Accountability
- Client focus
- Competence
- Diversity
- Empowerment
- Justice
- Human rights
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Self-awareness
PACFA Constitution
PACFA’s aims and objectives are also set out in the Constitution.
PACFA Communication Strategy
PACFA has a detailed strategy setting how we communicate with PACFA and with external stakeholders. Download the PACFA Communication Strategy.