A national professional association dedicated to supporting counsellors, promoting ethical and evidence-based counselling, and advancing mental health awareness across India.
The Indian Counsellor’s Association (ICA) is a national professional organization committed to advancing the counselling profession and promoting mental health initiatives across India.
We bring together counsellors, educators, community workers, and allied professionals to share knowledge, strengthen professional practice, and contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities.
Through training, research, advocacy, and professional development, ICA works to strengthen counselling services across the country.
We promote ethical, empathetic, and evidence-based approaches to mental health and counselling.
Our goal is to build a compassionate and resilient society where quality mental health support is accessible to all.
Workshops, seminars, conferences, and webinars that help counsellors, educators, parents, teachers, and social workers develop relevant knowledge and skills for effective counselling and community support across diverse communities.
Providing support, information, resources, and networking opportunities to counsellors while encouraging professional growth and collaboration across the counselling community throughout India and beyond through meaningful professional connections.
Supporting research in counselling, mental health, and community well-being, while encouraging knowledge sharing and evidence-based professional practice to promote positive change across communities and strengthen mental health support systems nationwide.
Promoting public awareness and mental health education to help individuals and communities better understand emotional well-being and counselling while encouraging healthy coping, resilience, empathy, and timely support-seeking for improved overall mental wellness.
Conducting school and community-based programs that support mental health awareness and help communities respond effectively to emotional and psychological challenges through education, outreach, collaboration, awareness campaigns, and accessible community support initiatives.