In 1997 on November 21st the national professional organisations for supervision of Austria (ÖVS), Germany (DGSv), Hungary (MSZT), the Netherlands (LVSB, now LVSC) and Switzerland (BSO) established ANSE as an European umbrella association based in Vienna to meet the need for European co-operation and Europe-wide exchange of views among professionals. ANSE now represents more than 8.500 qualified supervisors and coaches in the field of consulting in 17 European countries and more than 80 training institutions. ANSE is THE association of national Organisations for Supervision and Coaching in Europe. ANSE takes care of professional interests on a international level. ANSE is in contact with professional organisations for supervision and coaching world-wide. ANSE – aims To promote * exchange of information between national organisations and training institutes; * exchange of experiences between experts of counselling; * and disseminate supervision and coaching; * quality assurance of supervision and coaching (standards). To support * founding of national organisations for supervision and coaching; * the development of their own culture of supervision and coaching; * training initiatives in European countries; * research and to accord study initiatives to develop theories and methodologies for supervision and coaching. ANSE promotes the learning about cultural diversities and supports cooperation.