Our Mission

To raise the standard of therapy across the UK by:

• Promoting ethical, safe, and effective therapeutic care
• Supporting therapists through education, supervision, and professional resources
• Informing clients, helping them make empowered choices about therapy and mental health support
• Contributing to meaningful conversations about best practice, regulation, and the future of the therapy profession

“Good therapy starts with supported therapists. Excellence in care begins with accountability, reflection, and community.”

What Makes NACP Different?

Transparent and accessible membership options for therapists at every stage of their career

Clear CPD and supervision standards that support ethical, effective practice

A growing resource toolkit to make day-to-day practice easier and safer for members

An active role in industry conversations, best practice discussions, and therapist wellbeing

A platform for both professionals and clients — helping bridge the gap between those who offer therapy and those who need it

Who Can Join?

Qualified counsellors and psychotherapists (Certified Membership)

Current counselling/psychotherapy students (Student Membership)

Other aligned professionals (Associate Professional Membership)

Each member agrees to uphold our ethical standards, complete CPD, and maintain supervision — ensuring clients receive care they can trust.

Our Values

Excellence

We promote high standards of therapeutic practice through robust membership criteria, ongoing CPD, and clear supervision expectations.

Integrity & Ethics

Every member commits to our Code of Conduct, ethical guidelines, and complaint procedures — because client safety and trust come first.

 Education & Growth

We believe in lifelong learning. Our alliance encourages reflective practice, ongoing CPD, and access to supervision to ensure therapists stay informed, supported, and skilled.

Client-Centred Care

We place the client at the heart of everything we do — empowering them with knowledge, helping them find qualified therapists, and promoting best practice across the sector.

Community & Collaboration

We believe therapists shouldn’t work in isolation. Through shared resources, supervision, and networking opportunities, NACP fosters connection and collective strength.