About Us – Indian Counselors Association

About us

Advancing Counselling. Promoting Mental Well-Being.

The Indian Counsellor’s Association (ICA) is a national professional organization committed to advancing the counselling profession and promoting mental health initiatives across India.
ICA brings 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, professional development, and community outreach, ICA works to strengthen counselling services and encourage ethical, empathetic, and evidence-based approaches to mental health.
Our goal is to build a compassionate, resilient, and supportive society where mental health is respected and quality counselling support is accessible to all.

Our Vision

To build a compassionate society where quality mental health support is accessible to all.

Our Mission

To empower professionals through training, collaboration, research, and advocacy.

Our Values

Ethics, empathy, professionalism, inclusivity, and evidence-based practice.

Our Professional Community

Connecting Professionals. Advancing Counselling.

ICA brings together counsellors, educators, community workers, and allied professionals to share knowledge, strengthen professional practice, and contribute to mental health and community well-being.

Professional Collaboration

ICA creates valuable opportunities for counsellors to connect, exchange knowledge, and grow together as professionals.

Knowledge & Growth

The association’s training and knowledge-sharing initiatives encourage continuous learning and help strengthen counselling practice.

Community Impact

ICA’s focus on mental health awareness and community outreach supports meaningful progress toward a healthier and more compassionate society.

Ethical Practice

ICA promotes ethical, empathetic, and evidence-based counselling practices that help strengthen professional standards and support better mental health outcomes.