The Counselling Association of Nigeria is a National Professional body of trained, registered and Licensed Counsellors. It draws membership from all Educational Institutions, Prisons, the Health Sector, Schools, NGOs, Rehabilitating Centres, the media, Government Agencies, Individuals, Religious groups etc.
The Association was founded on 15th November, 1975 with 49 Founding members, headed by Professor S. Olu Makinde (Late). The Association is made up of Icons, Fellows, Associate members, Honorary members, Full-Time members, and Student membership who possess the necessary requirements as stipulated in the Association's Constitution.