Organizational Biography
The Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (also known as the ‘MCAPN’) operates as an independent network, providing resources to the public, alongside services and resources to its members. The MCAPN is not a Professional Body, Membership Body or Accredited Register.
Mission & Vision Statements
The Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network (MCAPN) works to:
- build a professional support network for Muslim counsellors, psychotherapists, psychiatrists and psychologists
- break down the barriers and stigma of mental health and promote mental health awareness
- provide a professional Muslim Counselling Directory and Muslim Supervision Directory for easy access to qualified and registered Counsellors, Therapists, Psychologists and Supervisors
- provide platforms and create visibility of Muslim practitioners within the mainstream counselling profession
- support and contribute towards creating an inclusive profession and clinical practice
Services/Programs they Provide
To find a Muslim Counsellor / Psychotherapist / Psychologist > see our Counselling Directory
To find a Muslim Supervisor for Clinical Supervision > see our Supervision Directory
To join the Muslim Counsellor and Psychotherapist Network > see our Membership page
To find information on Network Members events and groups > see our Network Members Area page
To find information on Mental Health and/or Counselling > see our Support Page
To find answers to any FAQs > see our FAQ page
Areas of Strength/Expertise
The MCAPN website will share our knowledge on mental health to raise awareness and educate our Muslim communities, helping to break down barriers and stigma around mental health and support more clients to access therapy/counselling/therapeutic support.
MCAPN works in collaboration with other organizations to host and present national conferences, develop counselling projects and publish books & resources on mental health and counselling in Muslim communities.
