No, there is no formal link between the ACA and the VAHTC. The VAHTC has chosen to align many of standards and processes with the ACA because these represent a set of standards that have professional standing and credibility at a national level.
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GPs, psychologists, social workers and mental health nurses wishing to provide the service will undertake non-directive pregnancy counselling training modules based on key training criteria developed by the Department of Health and Ageing in
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Counselling is available free to all current students of the University. How do I go about seeing a counsellor? You should complete the Introductory Questionnaire but please allow plenty of time as the form cannot be saved and some of the questions
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If you have only completed the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma, you will need to take one of the two CPCAB Level 5 courses. These are not currently widely available although we expect this to change so please do request these courses at your nearest learning
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The idea that only “crazy” people seek out counselling is a common myth. In fact, a large segment of society will benefit from counselling at some point in their lives. Individuals seeking out counselling face normal developmental and life concerns.
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For mild depression, getting more emotional support and practical help in everyday life will be enough. The key here is to get support from a non-judgmental person, who is not going to make you feel bad about yourself or criticise you because you
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To have a natural flair for empathy and understanding is a valuable quality. However, professional counselling requires more than a keen interest. In brief, counselling is a dynamic, often complex, interactive process which requires of the
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Referring to counselling can be a delicate task. It is important to convey that you are not rejecting them after they have perhaps confided in you but rather you are keen to ensure they have the best possible support from an appropriately trained
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We don’t handle bankruptcy, but we can refer you to a trustee. Visit our webpage that provides more information about bankruptcy as well as a list of bankruptcy trustees to help you.
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