Career Pathways and Course Recognition
Which qualifications lead where, and how institutes have their counselling programmes recognised by SAC.
Which Courses Lead to Registration.
SAC publishes the current list of Recognised Training Providers. Applications are not limited to these programmes. A qualification assessed as equivalent may also be considered.
Registration as a Registered Counsellor carries further requirements beyond the qualification itself. The full criteria and the documents to submit are set out on Becoming a Registered Counsellor.
Postgraduate counselling programmes recognised by SAC
How institutes apply, and what a submission must contain
Fee categories, advertising rates and the application process
Processing of all new course recognition applications is temporarily on hold, pending a review of the requirements. Applications for re-recognition continue as usual. Further information will be shared in 2026.
Where SAC Members Practise
SAC members practise across the counselling landscape in Singapore:
- Social service agencies
- Institutes of Higher Learning
- Schools
- Prisons
- Eldercare
- Healthcare
- Private practice
Planning a Career In Counselling?
Student membership is open while you are training on a counselling programme.