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Membership Benefits
What each category of membership entitles you to, and the additional benefits for Registered Counsellors and Registered Clinical Supervisors.
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RC and RCS
Benefits by Membership Category
Most benefits are available to every member. Three are tied to specific categories: post-nominal titles, voting rights, and the right to hold office within the Association.
| Benefit | Fellow | Master Clinical | Clinical | Provisional Clinical | Allied | Student | Associate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use of Post-Nominal Titles | FSAC | MMSAC | CMSAC | ||||
| Voting Rights | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Right to Hold Office Within the Association | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
| Networking Opportunities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Special Rates for SAC workshops and Counselling-related Developmental Courses | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to Job Opportunities, Events and the Latest Updates Within the Field | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Subscription to SAC Publications and E-newsletters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Opportunities to Publish Research Findings and Counselling Literature on the SAC Website | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Opportunities for Involvement in and Contribution Towards the Future Development of the Counselling Profession | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Additional Benefits for RC and RCS
SAC Registered Counsellors and Registered Clinical Supervisors are entitled to the following in addition to their membership benefits.
| Benefit | Registered Counsellor (RC) | Registered Clinical Supervisor (RCS) |
|---|---|---|
| Use of Post-nominal Titles | RegCLR | RegClinSup |
| Professional Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| Name Listed on the SAC Directory Published on This Website | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounted Premium to Apply for SAC Medical Malpractice Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance | ✓ | ✓ |
Registered Counsellors who have achieved the requirements can apply to become a Registered Clinical Supervisor.
Ready to Join?
Applications are made through the online membership portal, where you choose your category and upload your supporting documents.