The Relationship and Family Counselling Board provides professional support, education, resources, and community connection for counsellors, therapists, wellbeing practitioners, and helping professionals across New Zealand. Our services are designed to strengthen professional practice, encourage collaboration, and support accessible, compassionate care within the counselling sector.

Professional Training

We offer workshops, seminars, online learning, and continuing professional development opportunities focused on relationship counselling, family systems, trauma, addiction, mental health, intimacy, ethics, and practitioner wellbeing.

Clinical Supervision & Professional Support

We support practitioners through access to supervision, peer support, reflective practice opportunities, and professional guidance designed to strengthen confidence, resilience, and ethical practice.

Resources & Educational Materials

Our board provides practical tools, articles, research updates, templates, and educational resources for professionals, students, and organisations working within the counselling and wellbeing sectors.

Community & Networking

We aim to create stronger professional connections through networking opportunities, collaborative events, community forums, and shared learning experiences that bring practitioners together.

Advocacy & Industry Development

We encourage conversations that support a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable counselling profession. Our focus includes promoting professional growth, supporting diversity within the sector, and helping improve pathways to care for individuals, couples, and families.

Practitioner Directory & Referrals

We help connect people with qualified and experienced professionals through referral pathways and practitioner listings that support individuals and families in finding appropriate care and support.

Events & Workshops

We host professional development events, wellbeing workshops, guest speakers, and community education sessions that support both practitioners and the wider public.

Student & Emerging Practitioner Support

We support counselling students and emerging professionals through mentoring opportunities, educational guidance, resources, and pathways for professional connection and growth. We advocate for paid internships for our members.

The Relationship and Family Counselling Board is committed to strengthening professional practice while supporting healthier relationships, families, and communities throughout New Zealand.