Mission statement

The AACBT (Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy) is a professional body established to promote cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) principles in both theory and practice. It encourages, organises and supports professional development activities and the dissemination of published information about CBT. It also encourages and supports research in CBT. The AACBT is a non-profit organisation. It consists of a national executive and five state branches (New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, South Australia, and Queensland). Members in NSW are represented by the NSW Executive Committee. The AACBT aims to:

• Promote the ethical practice of CBT
• Organise continuing education and training in CBT
• Promote research in CBT
• Publish and disseminate information about local and international developments in CBT
• Educate the community in the principles and ethical practice of CBT
• Organise the annual AACBT National Conference on CBT
• Publish ongoing research in the AACBT national journal Behaviour Change.

Disclaimer: The AACBT does not provide a personal referral service or advice on treatment.