Business Details
34 Years
experience
Professional Counselling and Pastoral Care Support in the UK
Established in 1992, our organisation has grown from a small group of Christian counsellors to a respected professional body representing counsellors, pastoral carers, coaches, and spiritual directors across the UK. We hold a national register of counsellors accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, ensuring public assurance of ethical and competent practice. Our ecumenical approach unites members from diverse Christian denominations, fostering collaboration while maintaining high professional standards.We actively contribute to national initiatives like the SCoPEd framework and advocate for the integration of spirituality in mental health. With over three decades of experience, we provide training, resources, and advocacy to support professionals in delivering holistic care that respects clients' faith and cultural backgrounds.
Services
Counselling Training
Pastoral Care Workshops
CPD Training
Professional Membership
Accredited Register
Spiritual Direction
Coaching Support
Retreat Programs
Journal Publications
Event Networking
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We are accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for our rigorous ethical and professional standards.
- Our ecumenical approach unites counsellors from diverse Christian traditions while serving all faiths and none.
- We pioneered the integration of spirituality into mental health frameworks through the SCoPEd competency project.
- Our training programs combine scriptural foundations with evidence-based therapeutic practices.
- We maintain a publicly accessible register of qualified counsellors for client safety and transparency.
Associations and certifications
- Professional Standards Authority
Services
Counselling Training
We provide comprehensive qualifying and continuing professional development training for counsellors. Our courses combine theoretical knowledge with practical skills, delivered by experienced trainers. Participants gain expertise in ethical practice and client-centred care.
Pastoral Care Workshops
Our workshops develop pastoral care skills through interactive learning. Training covers foundational, developmental, and specialist areas with scriptural integration. All sessions include workbooks and certificates upon completion.
Accredited Register
We maintain a publicly accessible register of qualified counsellors accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. This ensures clients can verify practitioners' credentials and ethical compliance for safe therapeutic engagement.
Professional Membership
Membership offers access to exclusive resources, training, and networking opportunities. Benefits include journal subscriptions, discounted events, and professional development support tailored to counsellors and related professionals.
CPD Training
We deliver affordable continuing professional development through in-person and online formats. Our CPD programs cover emerging therapeutic approaches and regulatory requirements to maintain professional competence.
Questions
How do I verify a counsellor's registration with ACC?
Use our online Check ACC Register tool to verify credentials of registered counsellors and pastoral care professionals.
What training options are available for pastoral carers?
We offer three-tiered pastoral care training via Zoom: foundational, developmental, and specialist programs with scriptural integration.
Are your services available to non-Christians?
While our organisation has Christian foundations, we serve professionals of all faiths and none without discrimination.
How does ACC contribute to professional standards?
We co-developed the SCoPEd framework and maintain PSA-accredited registers to ensure public safety in unregulated professions.
What resources are available for members?
Members access exclusive training, our quarterly Accord journal, networking events, and professional development resources.
