A new chapter begins!
Dear members,
It gives me great pleasure and honor as your President to announce an exciting new chapter in the history of our association. In a world that is constantly changing and evolving, it is our job as consultants to remain adaptive and proactive. For this reason, we are proud to announce that Verband Psychologischer Berater (VpsyB e.V.) will now also be known as the Association of Non-Medical Counselors.
This change is not just an additional designation, but a realignment and expansion of our mission to better address the demands and challenges of modern psychological counseling. We are positioning ourselves more broadly to encompass a range of non-medical counseling services to improve the quality and scope of support we can offer our members.
Why this change?
Die Bezeichnung “Association of Non-Medical Counselors” spiegelt präziser die Vielfalt der Dienstleistungen wider, die unsere Mitglieder anbieten. Sie unterstreicht unser Engagement, fachliche Excellence zu fördern und sicherzustellen, dass unsere Mitglieder als Experten in ihrem Feld anerkannt und respektiert werden.
What does this mean for you as a member?
- Enhanced resources: Access to a wider range of career-building tools, including continuing education, workshops and online resources.
- Expanded training opportunities: Introduction of new certificates and specializations to help you deepen your skills and advance your professional development.
- Stronger Advocacy: More engaged representation at the national and international level to emphasize the importance and legitimacy of non-medical mental health counseling.
Our common path forward
This change is a testament to our constant striving to improve and adapt to the new realities and needs of our society. It is the result of extensive reflection and discussion within the Association and reflects our collective commitment to the excellence and integrity of our profession.
I invite you all to actively participate in this new phase of our journey together. Your opinions, your expertise and your experiences are critical to our success and our impact in the world. Let's work together to ensure that the Association of Non-Medical Counselors becomes synonymous with trust, quality and innovation in mental health counseling.
Best regards and best wishes for our future together,
Sandra Neumayr
President of VpsyB e.V. / Association of Non-Medical Counselors