The National Heads of Counselling and Psychotherapy Education (NHCPE)
is an independent network of senior academic leaders from Australian higher education institutions, representing both public and private providers of AQF Level 7 and above counselling and psychotherapy programs.
The NHCPE is committed to advancing excellence in counselling and psychotherapy research and education, supporting academic leadership across the sector, and contributing expert advice to professional associations and government.
Visit our YouTube channel for videos on counselling education and research.
Financial Members
The NHCPE is supported by a growing number of higher education providers committed to strengthening the counselling and psychotherapy profession. Current financial members include:
University of Canberra, Deakin University, Edith Cowan University, Morling College, Avondale University, University of Southern Queensland, Eastern College Australia, Tabor Institute of Higher Education, Excelsia College, University of Divinity, Cairnmillar Institute, Christian Heritage College, and The Australian Institute of Professional Counselling.
Participation
The network welcomes Heads of Department, Discipline Leads, and Course Coordinators of accredited counselling or psychotherapy programs at AQF Level 7 and above. To enquire about participation or request a meeting link, please contact thenhcpe@gmail.com.
If your institution is not currently on the NHCPE mailing list, please reach out to the Chair, Dr Paul Bogacs, for further information.