The International Association of Psychology & Counseling

Lead with purpose. Serve with excellence.

A scholarly and scientific association dedicated to excellence in education and clinical practice, with members across the globe.

New The IAPC Field Letter, Issue 01 · October 2026

“What can mental health professionals in one part of the world learn from colleagues in another?”

Our Mission

  • Global Excellence

    An inclusive professional association, global in scope and devoted to excellence in education and clinical practice.

  • Open Inquiry

    Respectful discourse, the open exchange of ideas, and data-informed scholarly inquiry.

  • Integrity & Ethics

    Acting with integrity, adhering to the highest ethical standards, and treating people fairly in all dealings.

25th Annual · St Hilda's College, Oxford

2027 Oxford Institute

St Hilda's College, Oxford — venue of the 2027 IAPC Oxford Institute

Past participants from

  • USA
  • UK
  • China
  • Turkey
  • Malaysia
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Qatar
  • Nigeria
  • Germany
  • Cyprus
  • Bahamas
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Paraguay
  • Ukraine

Join us at St Hilda's College, Oxford for the 25th annual Oxford Institute — an intimate international gathering, limited to 60 participants, for educators, clinicians, and students in psychology, counseling, and the helping professions.

Research and clinical presentations from scholars around the world, alongside cultural immersion activities exploring historical and contemporary British society — across one week in Oxford.

We hope to see you in Oxford in July 2027.
Dr. Brian S. Canfield
Director, 2027 IAPC Oxford Institute

Clinical Registers

Browse IAPC's member clinicians by country. Each is a professional member in good standing, meeting the standards set by the IAPC board for their territory.

  • Searchable by country and modality
  • Members in good standing

Leadership

The Board of Directors — governance and strategic oversight for IAPC worldwide.

Dr. Brian S. Canfield

Dr. Brian S. Canfield

Dr. Brian Canfield is a founding board member of the International Association of Psychology and Counseling (IAPC). He is a licensed psychologist, licensed clinical mental health counselor (supervisor), and licensed…

Dr. Joseph J. Horak

Dr. Joseph J. Horak

Dr. Joseph J. Horak is President of the International Association of Psychology and Counseling (IAPC). He is a clinical psychologist, family business consultant, and leadership coach based in Grand Rapids,…

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