The Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) – Association of Psychotherapists Aotearoa New Zealand (APANZ)

The Advanced Clinical Practice (ACP) pathway is a psychotherapy training recognised by the Psychotherapists Board of Aotearoa New Zealand (PBANZ). Completing this qualification allows candidates to become provisionally registered with PBANZ.

The ACP is the training pathway run by APANZ, and is open to anyone with a suitable therapy-related background. Candidates can be located anywhere in the country, as the main method of training is weekly training supervision.

Over the years the ACP pathway has been developed and refined, culminating in achieving recognition by PBANZ in 2024 as an accredited psychotherapy training.

We have candidates from Auckland to Otago, we offer a monthly support via zoom for candidates to meet, and other opportunities for training as needed. The main mode of training is through the training supervisory dyad, where close attention to clinical work allows for exploration of skill and thinking, and suggested readings help deepen theoretical knowledge.

Assessments include an initial panel to assess suitability to enter the pathway, a formative assessment to be completed within three years, and final written assessments plus a panel interview for completion.

A fuller description of the training can be found here:

https://apanz.org.nz/join-apanz/acp

Presented by: ACP Pathway Committee

Location: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawke's Bay, Manawatu / Whanganui, Taranaki, Wellington

Price: $ (incl. GST)

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About ACP Pathway Committee

The ACP pathway grew from a recognised need for an ‘apprenticeship’ training, for those who had experience and training in a related field, or practicing psychotherapists who wished to deepen their knowledge. It provides a method of training which can be accessed from outside of the main centres, where psychotherapy training is usually located.