Section 2: Functions of the Council.

The Council shall-(a) determine the standard of knowledge and skill, to be attained by persons seeking to become registered members of the Counselling Profession (in this Act referred to as "the Profession") and review the standard as circumstances may require;
(b) establish and maintain, in accordance with the provisions of this Act, a register of certified members of the Profession and the publication of the list of such members;
(c) promote the highest standard of competence, practice and conduct among members of the Profession;
(d) organise and conduct seminars, workshops, conferences and researches in all aspects of counselling management and administration;
(e) provide professional training for persons aspiring to qualify and practice as chartered counsellors in Nigeria;
(f) secure the professional status and do all such things as may be necessary to promote the interest of its members and the advancement of the art and science of counselling knowledge and efficiency in counselling management and administration in the public and private sectors of the Nigerian economy; and
(g) perform such other functions as may be required of the Council under this Act.