Publications

PACFA publishes a range of resources to help build the evidence-base for the effectiveness of counselling and psychotherapy and to provide resources for practising counsellors and psychotherapists.

In addition, PACFA publishes PACJA, the Psychotherapy and Counselling Journal of Australia.

PACFA’s first book was published in 2015. For details go to the Psychotherapy and Counselling: Reflections on Practice page.

Occasional Research Papers	Date
Occasional Paper on Recovered Memory of Childhood Sexual Abuse: An overview of research evidence and guidelines	January 2018

Literature Reviews	Date
Confidentiality and informed consent in counselling and psychotherapy: a systematic review	March 2018
A literature review of the evidence for the effectiveness of experiential psychotherapies	March 2017
Literature review of the evidence-base for the effectiveness of hypnotherapy	February 2016
The effectiveness of spiritual/religious interventions in psychotherapy and counselling: a review of the recent literature	June 2015
The effectiveness of Body-oriented psychotherapy	July 2014
The effectiveness of psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy: A literature review of recent international and Australian research	July 2014
The effectiveness of supportive counselling, based on Rogerian principles: A systematic review of recent international and Australian research	May 2014
The effectiveness of expressive arts therapies: A review of the literature	November 2013
The effectiveness of psychodynamic psychotherapy: A systematic review of recent international and Australian research	December 2012
The effectiveness of family and relationship therapy: A review of the literature	July 2012
A resource for counsellors and psychotherapists working with clients suffering from anxiety	February 2009
A resource for counsellors and psychotherapists working with clients suffering from depression	February 2009
A resource for counsellors and psychotherapists working with clients suffering from eating disorders	February 2009
A resource for counsellors and psychotherapists working with clients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder	May 2009

Reports	Date
Australian psychotherapists and counsellors: A study of therapists, therapeutic work, and professional development.	December 2012
Best Practice Self-Regulation Report	February 2008