Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners

The ASCHP (ID 984) is a SAQA (South African Qualifications Authority) recognised professional body with listed designations on the National Qualifications Framework (Act 67 of 2008). The ASCHP provides membership to counsellors who work in the non-statutory domain, i.e. who are not psychologists.

ASCHP counsellors work in holistic settings on primary health level. They are not psychotherapists, psychologist or social workers, but refer clients to these professionals should it be required. The scope of practice of psychologist is reserved for certain interventions such as hypnotherapy, psychotherapy and psychometric and aptitude tests.

Continuous Professional Development is required, per statutory regulation, for all professionals such as counsellors, psychologists, medical practitioners and nurses, social workers, religious workers and teachers. CPD training is compulsory and the obligation as set out in the NQF policy (Act 67 of 2008) determines that a professional body shall “set criteria for, promote and monitor continuous professional development for its members to meet relevant professional designation requirements.” Accordingly the ASCHP offers CPD training to help its members stay up to date with professional requirements, latest research and amendments to the applicable acts. The number of CPD points that a member has to complete per annum depends on the category of registration.

https://aschp.org.za/