What is UKCP accreditation?

What is UKCP accreditation?

UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) membership is the hallmark for high standards of training, professional and ethical practice. It demonstrates to potential clients and employers the standards of training and practice achieved, and opens the door to a range of professional services and networks.

Is UKCP a regulatory body?

Alongside professional support for our members we are the leading research, innovation, educational and regulatory body working to advance psychotherapies for the benefit of all.

How many members does the UKCP have?

At the beginning of 2020, before coronavirus, UKCP commissioned a survey of our 10,000 members to explore how psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors work today.

Do I need to be accredited to be a counsellor?

To practise as a counsellor most employers will require you to have undertaken professional training and you’ll need a qualification at foundation degree/diploma level to join a professional body or to become accredited.

Is the UKCP accredited by the Professional Standards Authority?

UKCP is a values-based community of practitioners and staff who are united in their commitment to transforming lives. Our register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care under its Accredited Registers programme.

What is the purpose of the UKCP register?

The main purpose of the UKCP Register is to protect the public, and to provide public confidence in the profession we regulate. Only therapists who meet our exacting standards and training requirements can be on our register. Our register is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

What does it mean to be a UKCP registered therapist?

Choosing a therapist who is UKCP-registered gives you reassurance about their training and qualifications. It means they have agreed to follow ethical codes and standards and to undertake ongoing training and development.

How many people are members of the UKCP?

We exist to promote and maintain high standards of practice of psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic counselling for the benefit of the public throughout the United Kingdom. We have around 10,000 individual members and more than 70 training and accrediting organisations.