About the Counselling Practitioners
Council of Nigeria
Established under the CPCN Act, 2022 — Nigeria's national statutory counselling regulatory body
Overview & Mandate
The Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria (CPCN) is the federal statutory body established under the Counselling Practitioners Council of Nigeria Act, 2022, with the mandate to regulate, standardise, and advance the counselling profession throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Council is constituted as a body corporate (Section 1) with perpetual succession and a common seal, empowered to sue and be sued in its corporate name. Its Governing Board comprises eminent academics, senior counselling practitioners, and public administrators appointed to superintend the affairs of the profession at the highest national level.
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Vision
To be the apex regulator of a vibrant, ethical, and globally competitive counselling profession that contributes meaningfully to the well-being of all Nigerians.
Mission
To protect the Nigerian public by registering only qualified counsellors, setting rigorous professional standards, ensuring ethical practice, and continuously developing the counselling profession through research and training.
Core Values
- Integrity & Accountability
- Professional Excellence
- Public Protection
- Inclusivity & Equity
- Evidence-Based Practice