National Association of Counsellors, Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists (NACHP)

Overview:

Profession(s): Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
Scope: National - United Kingdom
Members: 100
Registration No.: 1097948
Address: PO Box 719, Burwell, Cambridge, CB5 0NX, UK
Email: mail@nachp.org
Website: www.nachp.org

Description:

The NACHP is the UK's only charity for counselling, hypnotherapy and psychotherapy.

Mission/Aims:

The training, accreditation and knowledge of best practice in the area of clinical psychotherapy and associated health care.

Principal Activities:

Protecting the public against exploitation and malpractice of any kind by demanding the highest standards of ethics and training, and publishing information to help educate the public about psychological services.

Supporting its Members in the practice of counselling, hypnotherapy and psychotherapy.

Providing approved training for selected students, and post-graduate seminars and workshops for its qualified Members, ensuring continuous updating of knowledge.

Provide Members with regular news of the affairs of the Association.

Member Benefits:

With the constant rise in mental health problems – depression, eating disorders, addictive behaviour, work related stress, road rage, etc., there is continual growth in the demand for counselling, hypnotherapy, and psychotherapy. As a Member of the NACHP you will belong to an organisation that is on the forefront of our profession working to help you and the public in the mental health arena.

Training/Licensing/Certification:

NACHP offers a number of grades of membership, depending upon previous qualifications and experience. Supervision is required from members who do not reach the required criteria for Full membership.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
United Kingdom Council of Hypnotherapy Organisations

Verification Criteria:

The public may ask to see the Membership Certificate which details Membership status and qualifications, along with the NACHP membership card. All members carry full practice insurance. The public are also given a leaflet explaining the Code of Ethics to which all members must adhere. Since 2003, all new members are also required to undergo a police
check as part of membership entry.

Additional Information:

As the UK's only charity for all three psychological disciplines, membership of the NACHP gives counsellors, hypnotherapists and psychotherapists the best opportunity to receive the support and training needed to practice successfully.