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Connecting people through a counselling community. It promotes professional development through networking, seminars and conferences.

CCAA Vision

Our vision is professional excellence for Christian counsellors, serving God, the church and the wider community. CCAA Mission

CCAA registers professionally trained Christian counsellors and provides professional accountability. Specifically, CCAA achieves this by:

Registering Christian counsellors as Graduate or Clinical Members of CCAA
Regulating high standards of ongoing professional development, supervision, and accountability to the CCAA Code of Ethics
Promoting professional development and networking through National and State Conferences, seminars, workshops and local meetings, with a focus on integrating faith and practice
Providing advice and a network of support for Members and Associates of CCAA
Raising the professional credibility of counsellors through Membership of PACFA, the Psychotherapy and Counsellors Association of Australia, our registering umbrella organisation
Partnering with the church, pastoral counsellors, people in ministry and educators in Christian counselling, and encouraging members to pursue academic research in areas unique to Christian counseling
Connecting people of all levels of interest in Christian counselling, through state and national newsletters, the CCAA eNews and the CCAA website

04/11/2026

🌿 Meet the Presenter || Vicky Hamey

We’re delighted to introduce Vicky Hamey as one of our presenters at Preparing for Practice 2026!

Vicky is an Individual and Couples Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with more than 25 years of experience in the counselling profession. She holds a Master of Counselling and brings a person-centred, emotionally focused approach to her work, supporting clients to develop greater self-awareness, emotional insight and deeper connections.

As a Clinical Member and Supervisor of both CCAA and PACFA, Vicky is passionate about supporting the counselling profession. She currently serves as National President of the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia, alongside her role as Marketing Chair.

✨ At Preparing for Practice 2026, Vicky will explore 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞 – a topic particularly relevant for emerging counsellors as they navigate self-doubt, develop confidence in their abilities and begin to find their feet in professional practice.

Join us to explore your emerging identity as a counsellor, learn about the practical realities of professional practice, hear from experienced practitioners like Vicky, ask questions and connect with others at a similar stage of their journey.

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
🕙 10am–4pm AEDT
📍 Morling College, Sydney | Satellite hubs | Online
🎟️ Free to attend!

Whether you're preparing to graduate or finding your feet in the profession, this workshop is designed to help you take your next steps with greater clarity, confidence and connection.

🔗 Find out more and register: https://events.humanitix.com/preparing-for-practice-2026

Know a counselling student or recent graduate who would benefit? Please share this opportunity with them!

02/11/2026

You don't have to feel “okay” to have faith.

Psalm 42 gives us permission to be honest about what is happening within us.

The psalmist asks:
“Why, my soul, are you downcast?”

And then comes the honest admission:
“My soul is downcast within me; 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 I will remember you.”
Psalm 42:5–6

There is no pretending here.

The psalmist doesn't deny the sadness, confusion or heaviness within. Instead, in the middle of it, they turn towards God.

Sometimes faith looks like confidence.

Sometimes it looks like hope.

And sometimes faith simply looks like honest vulnerability and showing up — bringing our whole selves to God and remembering that he is there.

𝐖𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞.

𝐖𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞.

What might it look like for you to remember God in the middle of what you're carrying today?

30/10/2026

🌿 Meet the Presenter || Debbie Graham

We’re delighted to introduce Debbie Graham as one of the contributors to Preparing for Practice 2026!

With nearly 30 years of experience in community services, Debbie is a clinical counsellor, recovery advocate and specialist trainer. For the past 11 years, she has focused on hoarding disorder, clutter and squalor, drawing on both her professional expertise and lived experience.

In 2016, Debbie founded Inside Out Recovery, a trauma-informed service recognised for its practical, evidence-based approach. Her work in addiction behaviour counselling has also earned her multiple national awards and an international award.

✨ Debbie’s journey is a powerful reminder that a career in counselling can take many different paths, shaped by experience, specialisation and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Are you preparing to take your first steps into counselling practice?

Preparing for Practice 2026 is designed for final-year counselling students, recent graduates and early-career counsellors who want to build confidence and clarity as they transition from study into the profession.

Come along to explore your emerging identity as a counsellor, learn about the practical realities of professional practice, hear from experienced practitioners like Debbie, ask questions and connect with others at a similar stage of their journey.

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
🕙 10am–4pm AEDT
📍 Morling College, Sydney | Satellite hubs | Online
🎟️ Free to attend!

Your journey into counselling is just beginning. Join us as you take the next step!

🔗 Find out more and register: https://events.humanitix.com/preparing-for-practice-2026

Know a counselling student or recent graduate who would benefit? Please share this opportunity with them!

27/10/2026

🎓 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫 — 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭?

Finishing your counselling studies is a big milestone. But moving from the classroom into professional practice can bring plenty of questions.

Where do I start? What does professional practice actually look like? What should I be thinking about? How do I build my confidence and professional network?

𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝.

Join us for a free day of learning, conversation and connection as you prepare for the next stage of your counselling journey.

Whether you're wondering about:

💼 Starting or working in private practice
🧭 The different pathways available to counsellors
🌱 What your first steps into the profession might look like
❓ How to navigate the many options available after graduation

We want to help you feel better equipped to make informed decisions about your next step.

Hear from experienced counsellors, explore different career pathways, ask questions and connect with others who are also beginning their professional journey.

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
🕙 10am–4pm AEDT
📍 Morling College, Sydney | Satellite hubs | Online
🎟️ Free to attend

If you're in your final year, recently graduated, or beginning your counselling career, we'd love to see you there.

Register: https://events.humanitix.com/preparing-for-practice-2026

27/10/2026

🌿 Meet The Presenter >> Danielle Jenkins

We’re delighted to introduce Danielle Jenkins as one of our presenters at Preparing for Practice 2026!

Danielle is a Senior Program Manager at Anglicare, where she leads a team of counsellors delivering specialist recovery-focused therapy for people impacted by family, domestic and sexual violence. She is also a PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor with experience across clinical and NGO settings, supporting clients through relationship challenges, grief and loss, substance use and trauma.

With training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP), Danielle brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to evidence-based, individualised care that prioritises safety, recovery and meaningful change.

✨ Preparing for Practice 2026 is an opportunity for final-year counselling students, recent graduates and early-career counsellors to build confidence as they take their next steps into professional practice.

Join us to explore your identity and vision as a counsellor, discover the practical essentials of establishing your career, hear from experienced practitioners, ask questions and connect with others beginning their journey in the profession.

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
🕙 10am–4pm AEDT
📍 Morling College, Sydney | Satellite hubs | Online
🎟️ Free to attend!

Whether you're preparing to graduate or finding your feet in the profession, this workshop is designed to help you take your next steps with greater clarity, confidence and connection.

🔗 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/preparing-for-practice-2026

Please share this opportunity with counselling students and recent graduates who may benefit!

26/10/2026

Rest is part of being human

It can be easy to treat rest as something we earn once everything else is done.

But there will always be another task, another message, another responsibility.

Rest reminds us that our value isn't measured by how much we accomplish.

We are human beings, not human doings.

For people of faith, rest can also be an opportunity to remember that we are not the ones holding everything together.

Where might you make a little more room for rest this week?

20/10/2026

🎓 We asked. You told us. We listened.

Recently, we asked our student and graduate members what would help them feel more prepared as they move from counselling study into professional practice.

You told us you wanted practical support around things like:

💼 Private practice and career pathways
❓ Practice-related concerns and uncertainties
📋 NDIS, Medicare and health insurance
👥 Supervision and networking
💭 Managing imposter syndrome

These are the kinds of questions that can come up as you take those first steps into the profession — and they're exactly the kinds of conversations we want to create space for at Preparing for Practice 2026.

Join us for a day of practical insights, experienced voices, questions and connection as you prepare for the next stage of your counselling journey.

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
🕙 10am–4pm AEDT
📍 Morling College, Sydney | Satellite hubs | Online
🎟️ Free to attend

👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/preparing-for-practice-2026

13/10/2026

What do I need today?

Sometimes we know we're not okay, but we don't know what we need.

We might feel tired, irritable, overwhelmed or disconnected without being able to put our finger on why.

Before trying to fix everything, it can help to pause.

Ask yourself:

What am I feeling?
What has been taking up most of my energy?
What have I been putting off?
What might I need right now?

Sometimes the answer is practical — rest, food, movement or a little space.

Sometimes it's relational — connection, encouragement or a conversation.

And sometimes, it's simply acknowledging that things are difficult.

You don't have to have all the answers before you can start paying attention.

What might you need today?

10/10/2026

🎓 Preparing for Practice 2026 — registrations are now open!

Are you in your final year of counselling studies, recently graduated, or just starting out in your counselling career?

Preparing for Practice 2026 is a free workshop designed to help you take that next step from study into professional practice with greater confidence, clarity and connection.

Join us for a day of practical insights, honest conversations and opportunities to connect with experienced counsellors and others beginning their professional journey.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
✨ Explore pathways and possibilities for your counselling career
✨ Gain practical insights into beginning professional practice
✨ Hear from experienced counsellors working in the field
✨ Consider professional, ethical and practical aspects of counselling
✨ Ask questions about the transition from student to practising counsellor
✨ Connect with fellow students, graduates and counselling professionals

📅 Saturday 14 November 2026
🕙 10am–4pm AEDT
📍 Morling College, Sydney | Satellite hubs | Online

🎟️ FREE to attend
📚 5.5 hours of professional development (Category A)

If you're preparing to enter the profession, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect and start building your professional network.

👉 Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/preparing-for-practice-2026

07/10/2026

What if you noticed the small things today?

Sunlight through the window.
The warmth of your morning coffee.
A conversation that made you smile.
A moment of quiet.
Someone checking in.
A familiar song.

When life feels busy or difficult, our attention can become focused on what's wrong, what's unfinished or what's still to come.

Taking notice of small moments doesn't make the difficult things disappear.

But it can remind us that they aren't the only things happening.

Pause today. What is one small thing you can notice and receive with gratitude?

Address

2 Clegg Road Mount Evelyn VIC
Mount Evelyn, VIC
3796

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61870992277

Website

http://www.ccaa.net.au/

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