IAC, in collaboration with the University of Malta and the Malta Association for the Counselling Profession, proudly hosted its 2025 Annual Conference, 11–13 July, in Malta, drawing hundreds of counselling professionals, scholars, and mental health leaders from across the globe. Held under the theme “Counselling in a World of New Challenges: Cultivating Mental Health and Wellbeing,” the conference was a milestone event for the global counselling profession.

Counsellors from over 40 countries gathered in Malta to engage in three transformative days of learning, networking, and advocacy. The dynamic programme featured over 70 powerful presentations, cutting-edge sessions, and main-stage presentations tackling the most pressing issues in mental health today — including climate-informed counselling, digital wellness, trauma care, cultural humility, resilience, and more.

Historic Launches

Several initiaves launched during the conference, including the official establishment of IAC Europe, IAC's first fully established regional branch; the Malta Declaration, developed by IAC in collaboration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) to addresses the growing mental health impacts of climate change; and World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund (WHO–UNICEF) Foundational Helping Skills Training Manual.

Looking Ahead

The 2026 IAC Conference will take place in Uruguay, co-hosted by the Asociación Uruguaya de Counselors. Stay tuned for details.

Thank You to our Sponsors

Special thanks to the IAC 2025 Conference sponsors: The European Board for Certified Counselors (EBCC), The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), The American Counseling Association (ACA), Chrysalis Courses, Malta Tourism Authority, the Government of Malta, and Medina Asset Management.