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ACCS Membership

We invite private practitioners, pastoral professionals, and Christians in the helping professions to join us as members. As ACCS organises Christian counselling seminars and training programs, we hope to recruit more Christian counsellors to cater to the growing needs among churches and the Christian community.

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Membership is open to individuals who are above 21 years of age, profess the Christian faith, agree to the Society’s Statement of Faith, and are involved in the community or Christian counselling.

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To apply, please complete the online registration form. For Pastoral Membership applicants, kindly also submit a duly signed Ministry Verification Letter (see draft below).

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If your membership has lapsed and you wish to be reinstated, kindly complete the application form and submit it to us. We will get in touch with you soonest.

Pastoral Ministry Verification Letter draft

Types of Memberships

Description

Counsellors, psychologists or social workers who have:

  • At least a master’s level of educational qualification in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline or

  • Is listed on the Singapore Association for Counselling Register as a Registered Counsellor.

Membership Privileges

  • Networking opportunities for supervision, consultation and collaboration 

  • Members rate at selected events and conferences 

  • Counsellor and Supervisor Database listing (for relevant Clinical Members only) 

  • Free access to ACCA online seminars

Required Documents

  • To upload a photo, a copy of your masters degree certificate and the official transcript or your SAC membership number. 

Description

Pastors, elders, and full-time ministry staff who have:

  • theological training and/or counselling training and

a signed letter of verification from their church or ministry organisation (refer to attached template)

Membership Privileges

  • Networking opportunities for supervision, consultation and collaboration 

  • Members rate at selected events and conferences 

  • Counsellor and Supervisor Database listing (for relevant Clinical Members only) 

  • Free access to ACCA online seminars

Required Documents

  • To upload a photo, a copy of your education certificate and a letter of verification from church/ministry organisation where you are involved in the pastoral or related area of work.

Description

Any persons currently undergoing training in counselling, psychology, theology or training in any of the mental health professions.

Membership Privileges

  • Networking opportunities for supervision, consultation and collaboration 

  • Members rate at selected events and conferences 

  • Counsellor and Supervisor Database listing (for relevant Clinical Members only) 

  • Free access to ACCA online seminars

Required Documents

  • To upload a photo and any document which reflects your course and school as proof of training.

Description

Individuals serving in a counselling-related position and who have:

  • a postgraduate diploma, undergraduate degree, undergraduate diploma or certificate in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or in a related discipline and

  • a signed letter of endorsement / reference from their counselling ministry head or pastor.

Membership Privileges

  • Networking opportunities for supervision, consultation and collaboration 

  • Members rate at selected events and conferences 

  • Counsellor and Supervisor Database listing (for relevant Clinical Members only) 

  • Free access to ACCA online seminars

Required Documents

  • To upload a photo, a copy of your education certificate and a signed letter of endorsement / reference from your counselling ministry or pastor.

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