Our registered member to accredited member route 1: streamlined route is for registered members who鈥檝e completed a 麻豆原创 accredited core training course (aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework) or a 麻豆原创 accredited or approved progression training course (aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework) and who've met the training and supervised practice hours required for column B of the SCoPEd framework.听
If you鈥檙e successful in your application you鈥檒l be able to use the designatory letters 'Registered Member M麻豆原创 (Accred)' and promote yourself as aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework, alongside the other benefits of accreditation.
You鈥檒l be required to demonstrate training, client hours, supervision and reflective practice. Your supervisor's will also need to provide you with a supervisor's statement.
麻豆原创 accredited or approved听progression training courses听(aligned to column B of the听SCoPEd framework) have not yet run, and the first graduates are expected in 2027 to 2028.听
Eligibility criteria overview
To apply you鈥檒l need to:听听
- be a registered member of 麻豆原创
- be practising as a counsellor or psychotherapist. You must have been in practice for at least three years when you apply for accreditation
- have completed a 麻豆原创 accredited core training course (aligned to SCoPEd column B) or a 麻豆原创 accredited or approved SCoPEd column B progression training course
- have a minimum of 450 tutor contact hours 鈥� this can use a combination of awards, such as your core training plus progression training hours or your certificate training hours. All hours need to be from practitioner training courses, and we need to see a clear progression through the training you submit
- have at least 450 hours of supervised practice accumulated within three to six years (they don鈥檛 have to be consecutive years)
- of the 450 hours, at least 150 hours of supervised practice must be after the successful completion of your core practitioner training, which are calculated from the date on the award certificate - have an ongoing current contract for counselling and psychotherapy supervision for a minimum of 1.5 hours per month
- have been supervised for at least 1.5 hours per month throughout the period of practice submitted听
How to apply
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll need to complete the online application form. Please make sure you鈥檙e ready to submit the following information with your application:听听听
- details of your training with copies of any relevant award certificates
- details of your practice and supervision
- reflective practice criteria
- supervisor鈥檚 statement听 听
To start your application, click on the log in to purchase button at the top of this webpage, add your log in details and an apply now button will show at the top of the webpage.听
If you encounter any problems with the online process, please contact accreditation@bacp.co.uk听听
If you'd like a Word version of the form for accessibility reasons, please contact our support and inclusion officers for further assistance at accreditation@bacp.co.uk听
When you're ready to start your application, please see the detailed guidance and video resources provided on this page to help you when completing your application form.听
Find out more about the assessment process, decision, resubmissions and appeals.
Additional support
If you identify as living with a disability or learning difference, we can offer鈥�additional support鈥痶o help remove any barriers you may experience with the application process.听听
Costs
The cost to apply for accreditation using registered to accredited route 1: Streamlined route is 拢110.听听
Financial support is available for eligible members. 听
Commitments
All 麻豆原创 members need to read and agree to abide by our鈥�Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions鈥痑nd our鈥�Professional Conduct Procedure鈥痮n an annual basis. As an accredited member or senior accredited member, you'll also need to agree to the鈥�terms and conditions of the 麻豆原创 Register鈥痚very year.听
You should also read our鈥�麻豆原创 policies and protocols.