From February 2026 when our new accredited routes open, registered members will be able to apply for individual accreditation to become an accredited member (aligned to column B of the Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) framework) or apply for senior accreditation to become a senior accredited member (aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework).  

Applying for individual accreditation (accredited membership aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework)

There will be four accreditation routes available for registered members to apply to become an accredited member (aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework). The route that’s right for you will depend on your training and experience.  

Please click on the link below that’s relevant to your training and experience:   

I’ve completed a BACP accredited core training course 

I’ve completed a BACP accredited or approved column B progression training course 

I’ve completed a BACP approved practitioner course  

I’ve completed a core training course (not BACP accredited) 

I hold dual membership with another SCoPEd partner aligned to column B  

I’ve completed the NHS Psychotherapeutic Counselling core training pathway

If you’re not sure which option applies to you please email accreditation@bacp.co.uk

Applying for senior accreditation (senior accredited membership aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework)

There will be four accreditation routes available for registered members to apply to become senior accredited (aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework). The route that’s right for you will depend on your training and experience.  

Please click on the link below that’s relevant to your training and experience:   

I’ve completed a BACP accredited core training course aligned to column C

I’ve completed a BACP accredited or approved B and C progression training course 

I’ve completed a BACP accredited core training course aligned to column B  

I’ve not completed a BACP accredited core training course or a BACP accredited or approved B and C progression training course 

I hold dual membership with another SCoPEd partner aligned to column C 

If you’re not sure which option applies to you please email accreditation@bacp.co.uk