Who We Are
The Counselling Accreditation Association International (CAAI) is dedicated to accrediting institutions that offer counselling programs. We specialize in accrediting core areas such as:
- Counselling Psychology
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mental Health Counselling
- Addiction Counselling
- Religious Counselling
- Trauma and Crisis Counselling
- School and Educational Counselling
Purpose
We go beyond conventional accreditation by focusing on institutions that are not accredited by government bodies like the Higher Education Department (HED) or the Council on Higher Education (CHE). We ensure these institutions provide targeted, high-quality education specific to counselling disciplines.
Non-Profit Commitment
As a registered non-profit, our focus is on improving counselling education worldwide, not commercial interests. We aim to serve students, educators, and the public by promoting high standards in education.
Why Choose CAAI?
- Focused Specialization: Exclusive focus on counselling and related disciplines.
- Quality Education: We ensure programs meet high standards for developing ethical, compassionate counsellors.
- Global Reach: We serve institutions globally, ensuring they meet international standards.
- Ethical Integrity: Our non-profit status means we prioritize educational excellence over profit.
- 3rd Party Review: We utilize various independent outside advisors to esnure a quality objective on acceptance of members.