Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists

Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists AABCAP's purpose is to bring therapists together in order to discuss, learn and study the discipline

The purpose of The Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists (AABCAP) is to bring therapists together in order to discuss, learn and study the two disciplines of psychotherapy and Buddhism, with the purpose of integrating their experience and knowledge into daily life and their work. The intention is that we all benefit from the depth of Buddhist psychology; it’s philosophy, ethics and contemplative practices. There is much to benefit us, as well as others, in our attempt to integrate Western Psychotherapy with Eastern Buddhism.

The Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists wishes to express its deep sadness at the passin...
22/01/2026

The Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists wishes to express its deep sadness at the passing of Dame Marie Bashir.

Dame Marie was an advocate in many areas, including health, education and social justice. As a Psychiatrist, she shone the light on child and adolescent mental health. Dame Marie is held in particular esteem by our organisation as she mentored and encouraged the professional careers of many of our members. We were honoured by Dame Marie when she delivered the address to congratulate the 2nd cohort of graduates of our Professional Training Course and presented the graduates with their certificates in 2013. Many of us have fond memories of the auspicious occasion, including Dame Marie’s heart-felt address and personal words which deeply encouraged us in our work as Buddhist influenced Counsellors and psychotherapists.

We extend our condolences to her family, friends, colleagues and the children and adolescents in whose lives were deeply touched by her.

This Wednesday evening we gather online for our upcoming clinical case presentation with Dr Anna Lee, a psychiatrist and...
16/11/2025

This Wednesday evening we gather online for our upcoming clinical case presentation with Dr Anna Lee, a psychiatrist and psychodynamic psychotherapist, and a 2024 graduate of the AABCAP 2-year Training in Buddhism and Psychotherapy.

Dr Lee will present her case study titled: 'The Heart That Holds: A Journey of Trauma, Surrender, and Buddhist Wisdom' (see flyer attached for more details).

This free online event held on Wednesday 19 November, 2025, 7:00-8:30pm AEDT.

Please join us by registering here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGVQY

A Zoom link and pre-reading materials will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

Please note, this is a AABCAP clincal member's only event. If you'd like to join AABCAP as a clincal memeber, please follow this link: https://www.aabcap.org/membership/

Today we gather for our next public AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integrating Wisdom and Pr...
14/11/2025

Today we gather for our next public AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integrating Wisdom and Practice with popular Venerable Robina Courtin.

Date and Time: Saturday, 15 November, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm AEDT

Location: In-person at Crows Nest Centre, NSW or online via the
Zoom (link sent to registrants upon booking).

Book here: www.trybooking.com/DGACU

We hope to see you in-person or online!

In a little over a week, we gather for our next public AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integr...
06/11/2025

In a little over a week, we gather for our next public AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integrating Wisdom and Practice with popular Venerable Robina Courtin, facilitated by therapist Louise Fisher.

Date and Time: Saturday, 15 November, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm AEDT

Location: In-person at Crows Nest Centre, NSW or online via the

Zoom (link sent to registrants upon booking).

Book here: www.trybooking.com/DGACU

We hope you can join us!

In TWO WEEKS we gather for our next public AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integrating Wisdom...
30/10/2025

In TWO WEEKS we gather for our next public AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integrating Wisdom and Practice with popular Venerable Robina Courtin, facilitated by therapist Louise Fisher.

Date and Time: Saturday, 15 November, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm AEDT

Location: In-person at Crows Nest Centre, NSW or online via
Zoom (link sent to registrants upon booking).

Book here: www.trybooking.com/DGACU

We hope you can join us!

AABCAP members meet TOMORROW evening for our clinical case presentation with Bernadette Fitzgerald, a highly experienced...
28/10/2025

AABCAP members meet TOMORROW evening for our clinical case presentation with Bernadette Fitzgerald, a highly experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA and a member of a Comprehensive DBT team.

Bernadette will present her case study titled: 'Buddhist concept of interdependence as a “life-raft” in therapy' (see flyer attached for more details).

This free, members only, online event held on Wednesday, 29th October, 7:00-8:30 pm AEDT is exclusively for full clinical AABCAP members only.

Not a member? Join here: https://lnkd.in/g2PTeqpf

All AABCAP members are welcome to join us by registering here: https://lnkd.in/g5P5cfRQ

A Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

You are warmly invited to our upcoming clinical case presentation with Dr Anna Lee, a psychiatrist and psychodynamic psy...
24/10/2025

You are warmly invited to our upcoming clinical case presentation with Dr Anna Lee, a psychiatrist and psychodynamic psychotherapist, and a 2024 graduate of the AABCAP 2-year Training in Buddhism and Psychotherapy.

Dr Lee will present her case study titled: 'The Heart That Holds: A Journey of Trauma, Surrender, and Buddhist Wisdom' (see flyer attached for more details).

This free online event held on Wednesday 19 November, 2025, 7:00-8:30pm AEDT is exclusively for full clinical AABCAP members only.

Please join us by registering here: https://lnkd.in/gAHGsUTu

A Zoom link and pre-reading materials will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

Not long until our next public AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integrating Wisdom and Practic...
21/10/2025

Not long until our next public AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integrating Wisdom and Practice with Venerable Robina Courtin, facilitated by therapist Louise Fisher.

Date and Time: Saturday, 15 November, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm AEDT

Location: In-person at Crows Nest Centre, NSW or online via the Zoom (link sent to registrants upon booking).

Book here: www.trybooking.com/DGACU

We hope you can join us!

We’re delighted to gather in two weeks for our upcoming clinical case presentation with Bernadette Fitzgerald, a highly ...
14/10/2025

We’re delighted to gather in two weeks for our upcoming clinical case presentation with Bernadette Fitzgerald, a highly experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA and a member of a Comprehensive DBT team.

Bernadette will present her case study titled: Buddhist concept of interdependence as a “life-raft” in therapy (see flyer attached for more details).

This free online event held on Wednesday, 29th October, 7:00-8:30 pm AEDT is exclusively for full clinical AABCAP members only.

Please join us by registering here: https://www.trybooking.com/DGOZZ

A Zoom link and pre-reading materials will be sent to all registrants prior to the event.

We hope that you can join us!

Have you got your tickets for our next AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integrating Wisdom and...
10/10/2025

Have you got your tickets for our next AABCAP conversation event on Buddhism as a Living Therapy: Integrating Wisdom and Practice with Venerable Robina Courtin, facilitated by therapist Louise Fisher.

Date and Time: Saturday, 15 November, 2025, 2:00-5:00pm AEDT

Location: In-person at Crows Nest Centre, NSW or online via the Zoom (link sent to registrants upon booking).

Book here: www.trybooking.com/DGACU

We hope you can join us for this insightful presentation.

Join us tomorrow to learn about buddhism, psychotherapy, and psychedelics with psychologist and Dharma teacher, Geoff Da...
03/10/2025

Join us tomorrow to learn about buddhism, psychotherapy, and psychedelics with psychologist and Dharma teacher, Geoff Dawson.

Date: Saturday 4 October, 2025
Time: 2-4pm AEST
Location: Online via Zoom or in-person at Crows Nest Centre, NSW

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/DDVUN

We hope you can join us.

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The purpose of The Australian Association of Buddhist Counsellors and Psychotherapists (AABCAP) is to bring therapists together in order to discuss, learn and study the two disciplines of psychotherapy and Buddhism, with the purpose of integrating their experience and knowledge into daily life and their work. The intention is that we all benefit from the depth of Buddhist psychology; it’s philosophy, ethics and contemplative practices. There is much to benefit us, as well as others, in our attempt to integrate Western Psychotherapy with Eastern Buddhism.