Accredited Membership
Recognition of the ISPC Accredited Membership through values and credentials. Join our Professional Membership Body today and get your FREE Therapist Directory Listing.
Accredited Membership
Overview
When you join our Accredited Membership you will get a FREE listing on our Therapist Directory. This is included in all of our memberships.
If you are about to apply for an Accredited Membership please ensure you read the requirements below in full.
We strongly recommend that you get in touch with us so we can advise you on what membership level is right for you. Because we are a not for profit Membership Body, we will have to charge an administration fee for any changes if you apply for the wrong membership.
If you can tick off each requirement set out below you are in a good position to begin your registration. What we are looking for is the evidence that suggests you have met the minimum level of requirements to be considered Professional, or Qualified.
We do understand that the counselling profession is complicated, and so we do not expect that everyone will understand the process. We are trying to make this as easy as possible… Again, please do get in touch.
Please continue to read about our Accredited Membership. Enjoy the reading and we hope you will join us on making our communities healthier. If you have any ideas or anything to add to our society that you can do for/with us and our communities please do let us know.
Please Note: To Future and Current Members
To maintain your ISPC membership, you are required to submit an annual supervisor reference confirming your ongoing adherence to the ISPC’s ethical and professional standards.
The ISPC reserves the right to request evidence of your supervision, completed CPD and/or proof of professional indemnity insurance at any time during your membership.
These measures uphold the Society’s commitment to quality, accountability, and the continued professionalism of our membership community.
Before Applying - Meet the Requirements Summary
- Been in Practice for 3+ Years
- Completed 3+ Years of Supervision
- Completed 3+ Years - 30 Hrs CPD
- Level 4 Advanced Diploma or Higher
- Provide Evidence Of Qualifications
- Provide a Supervisor Reference Yearly
- Comply with Membership Policies
- Comply with ISPC Code of Ethics
Please Download the Supervisor Reference Form
Membership Policy
Our Full Requirements
Accredited Membership
Would you like Accredited Status?
Entry is open to counsellors who have qualified with a Level 4 Advanced Counselling Diploma and higher, either taken over 1 year full time, or taken over 2 years part time.
We also accept Counselling/Counselling Psychology Degrees and Masters. If you have a stand alone Psychology degree we do accept these as long as you have met the criteria set out in the Associate Membership or can provide evidence that shows you are competent to keep people safe.
All training must have been face to face in the main. We do understand that not all training can always be held face to face but will not accept online training in its entirety.
If you have any disability that means studying online was the only option, please get in touch. We can assess you with simple assessment via conference call to get to know you better. And you will get to meet us to.
Qualifications from Europe, Americas, Africa, Middle East or Asia will need to be verified so please get in touch with us so we can discuss your application.
Please get in touch if you have different qualifications but feel you can apply for Accredited ISPC Membership level.
Training must include Counselling Skills and Counselling Theory as part of your studies.
Evidence of Qualifications, Supervision, CDP, Insurance
Evidence of qualifications must be uploaded with each application. All evidence presented with applications will be checked and qualified.
This of course is necessary to ensure that all of our members comply to our standards. We look at each application independently. We are not black and white as there is always room for a bit of grey.
We will also, at our discretion, ask for evidence of Insurance, CPD and Supervision.
Qualifications we do not accept
We get applications from a variety of disciplines and unfortunately we can not encompass them all.
Philosophy Qualifications
Hypnotherapy Qualifications
CBT Qualifications
We do however accept these qualifications as further Counselling Education that can be added to boost your application.
Ongoing Supervision
You must have completed 3+ Years of Supervision and we must see a reference from them. We will need their details so we can get in touch with them directly. We will also ask for a supervisor reference yearly to ensure we are upholding our quality measures.
To comply with all of our Accredited Membership you must be receiving supervision. We consider 1.5hrs per month a necessary requirement to ensure that your work is over seen.
Even Supervisors of Counsellors have their own Supervisor.
When you apply for this Accreditation you will be required to provide evidence that you have met this criteria throughout.
CDP and Further Training
Accredited Members must able to show evidence of completing 30 hours CPD per year as standardised through your career in Counselling over 3+ Years of Practice.
This is to ensure that you are always meeting the standards and ethics of the ISPC and supports your clients.
The benefits of continued professional development are that you are up to date and always learning new ways of working with your clients. It will ensure your work is always fulfilling for your clients, and more importantly for yourself.
ISPC Code of Ethics
All members of the International Society of Psychotherapy and Counselling (ISPC) are required to adhere to the ISPC Code of Ethics as a condition of membership. This Code sets out the core principles of integrity, respect, autonomy, and professional accountability that underpin ethical counselling practice.
Compliance means actively upholding client confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and working within the limits of your competence. Members must engage in regular supervision, pursue ongoing professional development, and prioritise client wellbeing above all else. Should a member’s practice fall short of these standards—whether through negligence, misconduct, or failure to meet professional obligations—the ISPC reserves the right to review their membership status.
The ISPC is not a regulatory body, but as a professional membership organisation, it has a responsibility to its community and the public to ensure its members embody the highest ethical standards. Allegations of ethical breach will be handled with fairness, transparency, and due process, in line with UK data protection and natural justice principles.
By joining the ISPC, you affirm your commitment to this ethical framework—not as a legal requirement, but as a professional pledge to serve clients with courage, congruence, and care. Upholding the Code protects not only your clients, but the integrity of the counselling profession itself.
Are You Ready to Apply for Accredited Membership?
Please ensure you have the following ready...you will need the below to begin your application for registration.
- Been in Practice for 3+ Years
- Completed 3+ Years - 30hrs CPD
- Provide Evidence of CPD Completed
- Name and Email Address of Your College/Uni
- A Copy of Your Level 4 Advanced Diploma or Higher
- Name and Email Address of Your Supervisor
- Provide a Supervisor Reference Yearly
- Have Read and Agree to Our Code of Ethics
- Comply with Membership Policies
- Have Your Bank Details to Hand
Therapist Directory Listing
This is Completely Free...
You get a FREE Therapist Directory listing when joining our Accredited Membership. Yes this is completely FREE and no strings attached…
Because we are not for profit and trying to reduce costs for counsellors we feel it necessary to give you what we can for free. Other Directories will cost you in the region of £100 – £200 per year…
Directories are a great way for you to show case your work. But mainly, its great for your Private Practice website. Link your ISPC Therapist Directory Listing to your website. This tells Google that you are worth looking at.
Also, if you join our membership you can also gain reduced rate Directory Listings with Health Hubble, an up and coming star in the world of therapy.
Accredited Memberships and more
Memberships are not open to everyone...
To move from Associate Member to Accredited Member all you need to do is complete your 3+ Years of Practice, Complete our Assessment process and meet the standards set above.
If you need any help or advice please do call or email us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
If you are from Europe, Americas, Africa, Middle East or Asia there are different considerations for becoming a member of our society. This being said, we are open to all applications that promotes helping others and bringing about communities. Please do get in touch.
What we would like to do is ensure that you, as a member of the ISPC are equipped to be the best you can be, and having up to date information is crucial for your development…and peace of mind.
Any changes within the ISPC, or within society and law, will be posted on our website.
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Code of Ethics
A full over view of our Codes of Ethics and Practice can be found here. Please read through thoroughly to gain the best possible chance of sustaining your practice and reputation. We seek fair treatment to all.
Making a Complaint
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TRAINING FOR OUR FUTURE
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Counsellors work with clients experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties to help them bring about effective change and/or enhance their wellbeing. Clients could have issues such as depression, anxiety, stress, loss and relationship difficulties that are affecting their ability to manage life.
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£1,000,000+ Cover
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WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
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