NCCA Counselor Training

Certification or License (Only)​

Complete Phase I

​Courses

Each candidate must complete the following 5 courses:

1. ​Basic Christian Counseling
2. Temperament Theory
3. Testing/Measurements
4. Temperament Therapy
5. Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology

​Additional Requirements

Each candidate must:

1. ​Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 10 individuals and (3) hours of clinical supervision under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
2. Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
   ​Written responses to 50 ethical questions posed by the N.C.C.A.’s Licensing Board of Examiners.
   $50 for Phase I administrative fee.
   A signed Application for Certification/Membership form.
   A signed copy of N.C.C.A.’s Code of Ethical Standards.
   A copy of the highest earned degree, diploma, or transcript.
   Additional required documents; photo, resume, references.

​Upon completion of Phase I requirements, subsequent review, and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

• ​Certified Temperament Counselor Certificate and
• Clinical Member (non-clergy) or Professional Clinical Member (clergy) certificate, membership card, and lapel pin

Annual membership and certification/license renewal is required to maintain valid N.C.C.A. credentials. A signed affidavit must be submitted annually.

​The tuition for each Phase I and Phase II course is currently $292. There is a $5 processing fee per course plus actual shipping cost added to each order. Candidates are expected to pay for each course when it is shipped. Visa, Amex, MasterCard and Discover Card accepted.

Complete Phase II

​Courses

Each candidate must complete the following 3 courses:

1. ​Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament
2. Temperament Case Studies
3. Counseling the Codependent

​Additional Requirements

Each candidate must:

1. ​Complete a practicum. This consists of administering the A.P.S. to 15 individuals and (3) hours of clinical supervision under the direction of an assigned and approved clinical supervisor.
2. Upon completion of the required courses, submit the following:
   ​A signed application for N.C.C.A. license.
   The Notification and Release Form for Personal National Screening authorizing a national background check to verify each candidate’s history. (Candidates with felony convictions do not qualify for licensing with the N.C.C.A.).
   Submit current ministerial credentials. *C
   A certification / licensing fee of $100.

​Upon completion of Phase II requirements, subsequent review and acceptance, the candidate will qualify to receive:

​Certified Pastoral Counselor (high-school diploma, GED or Associates)

• Licensed Pastoral Counselor (holds a Bachelors)
• Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor (holds a Masters)
• Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor-Advanced Certification (holds a Doctorate)
• Certified Temperament Pastoral Counselor (Optional) (additional $39 fee applies)

​Clinical Supervisors are to be paid $50 per hour and every candidate must complete six (6) hours of supervision.

​*All candidates are required to have current ministerial credentials in order to be credentialed as a pastoral counselor by the National Christian Counselors Association. If you do not already have valid ministerial credentials, we recommend you speak with your local pastor or church leadership about attaining these credentials through your local church or denomination. Please use the get in touch link to schedule an appointment.