Applying to join CaPPP is a three part process:
- Complete the online application form below,
- You must provide documentary evidence in the form of scanned or photographed copies of all the qualifications and current memberships of professional bodies (UK based eg, AHPP, BACP, UKCP etc.) which you include in your application even if they are not counselling or psychotherapy qualifications. Your evidence of qualifications and memberships should be uploaded at the end of the online application form. Additional qualifications can be added at a later date using the same validation process.
- Pay the membership fee by debit or credit card at the end of the online application.
The administrator will not be able to process your application until they have received all your documentary evidence and you have made your payment. Your payment will be refunded in full if your application is unsuccessful.
All registrations are subject to checks by the CaPPP Administrator.
CaPPP is open to all counsellors and psychotherapists, aged 18 years and over, in private practice provided that they meet the following requirements:
- have completed and qualified from a practitioner diploma level training in counselling and/or psychotherapy (or above) of at least 2 years duration and in a face to face context
- are working in private practice or in the process of setting up in private practice
- are receiving regular clinical supervision for this work
- be a member of a counselling and/or psychotherapy professional body which is recognized in the UK by the Professional Standards Authority such as: BACP, BABCP, UKCP or other equivalent body and adhere to their Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. (Student membership of a professional body is not acceptable for membership of CaPPP).