Your Trusted Professional Body

Setting the standard for counselling and coaching professionals across the UK

Our Purpose

At ACCP UK, we serve diverse professionals who have completed:

Blended & Distance Learning

Recognised qualifications meeting national standards through flexible study options.

Traditional Courses

Professionals from established in-person training programmes.

Our mission extends beyond accreditation - we're a trusted resource for the public and businesses seeking qualified practitioners. Whether you need a counsellor, coach, or psychotherapist, ACCP UK helps you make informed decisions.

Assurance of Qualifications

Rigorous Vetting Process

Every ACCP UK member undergoes thorough verification:

  • Qualification authenticity checks
  • Professional experience review
  • Reference validation

Insurance Protection

All members must maintain:

  • Current Professional Liability Insurance
  • Annual certificate renewal
  • Minimum £1 million coverage

"ACCP UK's verification process gives me complete confidence when referring clients to their registered practitioners."
- Sarah Jennings, HR Director

Commitment to High Standards

We align our accreditation criteria with leading UK educational frameworks:

Standard Alignment Benefit
Ofqual Level markers for regulated qualifications National recognition
ODLQC Distance learning quality standards Flexible study assurance
HE Frameworks Higher education benchmarks Academic rigor

Quality Assurance Process

  1. Course content evaluation
  2. Training provider audit
  3. Assessment methodology review
  4. Ongoing monitoring

A Platform for Practitioners

ACCP UK provides members with:

  • Professional profile in our directory
  • Client referral system
  • Marketing toolkit
  • Community forums
  • Resource library
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Supporting Professional Development

Our CPD programme includes:

  • Monthly specialist webinars
  • Annual conference
  • Supervision groups
  • Research journal access
  • Skills workshops
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Join the ACCP UK Community

Become part of the UK's premier network of accredited professionals and help shape the future of therapeutic practice.

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