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The New Zealand Christian Counsellors Association (NZCCA) is a charitable organisation established in 1995 with the aim of promoting professional excellence in counselling practice. The NZCCA is headquartered in Auckland but members are located throughout the country. The NZCCA website provides a directory of accredited counsellors to help clients find their local practice.

Membership
The NZCCA requires members to undergo an annual practice review,to maintain regular supervision, and to maintain an awareness of the principles contained in the Treaty of Waitangi. Members of the NZCCA are considered counsellors by the Accident Compensation Corporation, the family court, and other organisations where clients may require ACC funding.

History
The organisation was founded with several objectives:
 * To build upon the foundational beliefs of the Christian faith in God, whose triune nature is relationship and community; and who, in the ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, has acted to bring wholeness and healing, now realised in human experience through the presence and work of the Holy Spirit, the giver of life.
 * To be an effective influence on the therapeutic professions whilst at all times seeking to ensure that such activities are respectful of individual rights of choice and belief.
 * To serve the whole body of Christ and the wider community by encouraging members to share their gifts and be open to the giftedness of others.
 * To encourage members to be role models in their personal and professional lives through seeking to know, love and serve Jesus and one another.