The following categories are available as levels of registration in the form of designations:
ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERSHIP
- $220 USD /Annually
- Certificate of Membership
- Global Contacts & Network
- Listing on IAC Website
- IAC Journal
- Certificate/ Logo
- Discounts on all Educational Materials
- Full Membership
TRAINING CENTRE / SERVICE MEMBERSHIP
- $220 USD /Annually
- Certificate of Membership
- Global Contacts & Network
- Listing on IAC Website
- IAC Journal
- Certificate/ Logo
- Discounts on all Educational Materials
- Full Membership
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
- $120 USD /Annually
- Certificate of Membership
- Global Contacts & Network
- Listing on IAC Website
- IAC Journal
- Discounts on all Educational Materials
- Full Membership
EDUCATION INSTITUTE MEMBERSHIP
- $220 USD /Annually
- Certificate of Membership
- Global Contacts & Network
- Listing on IAC Website
- IAC Journal
- Discounts on all Educational Materials
- Full Membership
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
- $120 USD /Annually
- Access to IAC Journal
- Certificate Of Membership
- Monthly E-Newsletter Updates
- Free Webinars
- Discounts on all Educational Materials
- Full Membership
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
- $120 USD /Annually
- Access to IAC Journal
- Certificate of Membership
- Monthly E-Newsletter Updates
- Free Webinars
- Discounts on all Educational Materials
- Full Membership
RETIRED MEMBER
- $100 USD /Annually
- Access to IAC Journal
- Certificate of Membership
- Monthly E-Newsletter Updates
- Free Webinars
- Discounts on all Educational Materials
- Full Membership
FOR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS: JOINING FOR THE FIRST TIME
The easy two-step online process is as follows:
- Registration: Completed by clicking “Not a Member Yet? – Register Here located at the top right-hand side of the IAC website homepage and filling in your details.
- Payment: Following registration, please login and return to this Membership page and select one of the categories below (e.g. Professional or Association membership). Click on the blue ‘CHOOSE PLAN’ button beneath the category you select and this will bring you to the payment page (where payment can be made by credit card). If you would prefer to pay through image.png Please use this: PayPal Link
If you would prefer to pay by Bank Transfer, please let us know email: ceo@iac-counselling.com Once payment is complete no more action is required. You will be contacted shortly thereafter with your Certificate of Membership and other information. Renewing your membership? Please ensure you are logged in and then select your membership by clicking the blue ‘CHOOSE PLAN’ button beneath your selected category. If you have any queries relating to membership, please email: ceo@iac-counselling.com
NOTE ON MEMBERSHIP FEES
IAC is a non-profit international NGO and we aim to keep fees as low as possible
Membership fees are based on the level of membership and benefits offered
Affordability will never be a barrier to participation. In cases where Associations declare that they cannot afford the membership fee — an appropriate allowance will be made
Membership income supports developing the profession worldwide and helps cover our operating costs and improved services
Association membership fees are significantly less than that charged by world bodies of other kindred professions
Membership fees enable IAC to advocate for the profession for the benefit of our members.
Please see regulations on use of the IAC Logo and Name
BENEFIT OF MEMBERSHIP
Utilization of the IAC logo is a benefit of IAC membership and its use on your website, practice materials, business cards etc. is encouraged. Displaying the IAC Member Logo demonstrates your commitment to the profession and to the development of counselling, coaching and therapy internationally.
IAC MEMBERSHIP IS RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
As clearly stated on each category description of IAC Membership
“IAC membership is a form of authentication (verification, credentialing, accreditation and validation). IAC membership, in any category, indicates that the person or group supports the development aims and work of IAC. IAC does not verify practice qualifications and, in all cases, relies on the local/national/regional structures to do so. All persons visiting the IAC directory will be encouraged and recommended to check the required qualifications in their jurisdiction/region.”
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT
Use of the IAC logo or name can only be made by groups and individuals whose membership is current and paid-up. The IAC name and logo must be removed from all electronic materials (e.g. websites and online brochures) as soon as membership expires. It is wholly unacceptable to continue to use the IAC logo once membership has lapsed.
ADVERTISING MORE THAN ONE MEMBERSHIP
Universities, Institutions and Services often operate in more than one country or geographical location. The communication of IAC membership must specify the country or region that is covered under the membership. No misrepresentation—for example, by giving the impression that all activity and geographical locations are covered by one membership—will be accepted.
APPROPRIATE USE
When an individual or group wishes to communicate its membership of IAC, special care must be taken to avoid misrepresentation of the membership. Where text accompanies the logo display, the extent and nature of the membership should be communicated accurately by using phrases such as the following:
- IAC membership supports the development of counselling internationally.
- IAC membership demonstrates our commitment to the profession.
- IAC membership is recognition of professional standards.
- IAC Membership is not a practice qualification (these are shown separately)
CORRECT COMMUNICATION OF EXTENT AND SCOPE
Group member categories (Association, Education Institute, and Counselling Service) confer membership benefits onto the Association / Institute / Service, as entities, but do not entitle the individual members, employees, or associates of that Association/Institute/Service, to any IAC membership rights or benefits – unless separately agreed and arranged.
IAC USE OF IAC LOGO, OR THE IAC NAME, ON MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS CERTIFICATES
Members (in any category), or those awarded IAC Certification of their counsellor education programed, cannot use the IAC logo or name on their Member Organizations Certificates without specific prior permission from IAC. The IAC logo must not be adapted or modified for use. Use of the IAC logo or name, in any way that may be interpreted as recognition of the member’s professional standards are forbidden.
SANCTION FOR INAPPROPRIATE USE
Any misrepresentation of the extent or nature of IAC membership will be considered as grounds for withdrawal or removal of membership by IAC.
REPORTING
If you believe that an individual or group are misusing an IAC logo, or making false or misleading claims regarding their association with IAC, please email (supplying details):
info@iac-counselling.com