EMPOWER. ENABLE. EDUCATE
Empowering the next generation of Counselors and Psychotherapists
Wherever you are in your journey - we are here to walk with you
Who is this for?
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Are you exploring a career in counselling or psychotherapy?
At the Academy of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (TACP), we support individuals at every stage of their professional journey.
Whether you are:
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A counsellor/psychotherapist in training looking for placements and supervision
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An intern or recent graduate working toward certification
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An established counsellor/psychotherapist seeking to up skill through CPD
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A career-changer considering counselling as your second or even third career
You’re in the right place!
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Common Questions We Help Answer
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Where do I go from here?
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What’s the next step after graduation?
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How do I set up my counselling practice?
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How do I complete my clinical hours to get certified?
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How can I continue my professional development and upskill myself?
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Why Choose TACP?
Starting out as a mental health professional can feel overwhelming. Securing placements, finding clinical supervision, and fulfilling certification requirements often feels like an uphill battle.
We know this firsthand—because many of us have been through it ourselves, often as a first, second, or even third career. That’s why we created TACP: to mentor, guide, and support new counsellors and psychotherapists, helping you build a career that is:
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Meaningful – aligned with your purpose and values
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Ethical – rooted in best practices and professional integrity
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Sustainable – giving you the tools to grow and thrive long-term
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Services
TACP is your one-stop destination for training, guidance, and growth.
“You don’t have to figure it all out alone. At TACP, you’re supported every step of the way.”​
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Internships & Placements
We offer various structured placements and internship opportunities, under the guidance of experienced supervisors, to provide hands-on practical experience in different therapeutic modalities. These placements provide:
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Real-world exposure to clients
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Experience in multidisciplinary settings - group & individual
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Work across a range of therapeutic disciplines
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High-quality, well-rounded training to meet licensing requirements.
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Contact us to know about current opportunities
Clinical Supervisions
Clinical Supervision at TACP is a collaborative process benefitting both the counsellors and the clients.
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🔹 For Counsellors/Psychotherapists in training :
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Fulfills mandatory supervision hours for registration and licensing
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Builds confidence through our structured in-house counselling/therapy skills training and supervision model
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Helps learn the highest standards of ethical counselling, ensuring adherence to professional guidelines and evidence-based practices.
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Prevents burnout through self-care and professional support
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Flexible options including, evening and weekend sessions, allowing counsellors to balance work, education, and practice
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🔹 For Clients:
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Ensuring they receive high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based therapy
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Providing them with a safe and professional counselling experience​
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Read more about our Supervisors here
Client Referrals
TACP connects trainee and registered counsellors with clients seeking low bono, affordable therapy, ensuring a steady flow of real-world counselling experience.
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Our referral system ensures that:
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Clients are matched with the most appropriate counsellor based on their needs.
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Each client is ethically managed and supervised by senior professionals to ensure evidence based, high-quality and ethical care.
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Counsellors have access to a diverse client base, to help expand their skill set.
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Professional Development
Continuing education a crucial part of the professional journey. Thus TACP offers many opportunities for CPD, learning new modalities and techniques and accruing CPD credits through broadly 2 categories :
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Courses, workshops & seminars with global experts, designed to deepen your knowledge and skills in specialized areas of counselling & psychotherapy.
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Certification programs to enhance your qualifications, to stay current with the latest developments and expand your therapeutic toolkit.
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​Register for our current workshops and courses here.
Testimonials from Interns
Nur Liyana
" Dr Sunita shares her knowledge and resources with full of dedication, and there were multiple times where I found my views widening up thanks to the perspectives shared and also through the questions she ask. Supervision sessions with her have been fulfilling "
Selinta Clarke
" Dr. Sunita is a very inspiring and insightful supervisor. Highly recommended."
Jeff Wong
" I am deeply resourced and supported by the excellent supervisors at the Holistic Psychotherapy Centre. Dr Rai is generous, patient, knowledgeable and wholly present during our sessions."