This page outlines the temporary mechanisms and eligibility criteria that will be in place from February 2024 – January 2026 to enable BACP members to move between membership categories.
As part of BACP’s SCoPEd implementation process, our transition period will open in February 2024 and will last until February 2026.
This page details the temporary mechanisms and accompanying eligibility criteria that will be in place during these two years to enable members to move between membership categories.
Members who wish to do so will be able to move between our membership categories, aligned to the standards of the SCoPEd columns, where they have the relevant skills, training, knowledge and experience to do so.
Click on the links below to find out more about the different transition period mechanisms for each membership category.
Registered member to accredited member (column A to B)
Accredited member to revised senior accredited member (column B to C)
Current senior accredited member who would like to apply for revised senior accredited membership (column C)
We held an event on Friday 1 September to discuss the temporary mechanisms that will be effective during the transition period and to answer any member questions. This is available to view on our on-demand web page.
Looking ahead to 2026
Following the transition period, which is expected to finish in early 2026, all our membership category entry requirements will be fully aligned to the standards of the SCoPEd framework columns.
New accreditation routes to move between membership categories will be available at this point. These routes will consider training and CPD alongside other existing skills and experience. More details will be published in due course.
Please visit our SCoPEd FAQ page or contact customer services on 01455 883300 if you have any questions.
Registered member to accredited member (column A to B)
If you want to apply today or look at BACP’s current membership and eligibility criteria please visit our membership section.
Please note that our existing individual accreditation process has now temporarily closed until the transition period opens in February 2024.
To apply for accreditation during the transition period you’ll need to submit evidence that you meet all our training, supervised practice, supervision and reflective practice requirements by completing our online application form when the transition period opens in February 2024. You’ll need to provide details including:
- your current way of working
- case material of your practice
- a Supervisor’s statement
To view the full eligibility requirements and application details click on the registered member to accredited member (column A to B) document in the box on the top right.
There will be no change to the application fee – it will remain as £230, but there is financial support available for eligible members.
Please visit our SCoPEd FAQ page or contact customer services on 01455 883300 if you have any questions.
Accredited member to senior accredited member (column B to C)
Applications to become a senior accredited member are currently on hold. They will re-open in February 2024 with new eligibility criteria and a new application process as detailed below.
To apply you’ll need to meet our revised senior accredited member eligibility requirements and complete our application form when the transition period opens in February 2024. You’ll need to provide details including:
- evidence you have a Level 7 or equivalent counselling and/or psychotherapy qualification
- evidence of personal therapy / personal development work you have engaged in that has contributed to self-awareness which is applicable to therapeutic practice
- a personal statement giving evidence against a range of criteria that reflect the different competences within the SCoPEd framework
- a Supervisor’s statement
To view the full eligibility requirements and application details click on the accredited member to senior accredited member (column B to C) documents in the box on the top right.
The application fee will be £230, but there is financial support available for eligible members.
Following the transition period, which is expected to finish in early 2026, new accreditation routes will be available, which will consider training and CPD alongside other existing skills and experience. More details of the routes will be made available in due course.
Please visit our SCoPEd FAQ page or contact customer services on 01455 883300 if you have any questions.
Current senior accredited Members who wish to apply for revised senior accredited membership (column C)
To apply you’ll need to meet our revised senior accredited member eligibility requirements and complete our online application form when the transition period opens in February 2024. You’ll need to provide details including:
- evidence you have a Level 7 or equivalent counselling or psychotherapy qualification
- evidence of personal therapy or personal development work you have engaged in that has contributed to self-awareness and is applicable to therapeutic practice
- a personal statement giving evidence against a range of criteria that reflect the different competences within the SCoPEd framework
- a Supervisor’s statement
To view the full eligibility requirements and application details click on the accredited members who wish to apply for revised senior accredited membership (column C) documents in the box on the top right.
There is no fee during transition for current senior accredited members to apply for the revised senior accredited membership category.
Following the transition period, which is expected to finish in early 2026, new senior accreditation routes will be available, which will consider training and CPD alongside other existing skills and experience.
Current Senior accredited members without a Level 7 or equivalent counselling or psychotherapy qualification will be able to take advantage of this route for free from early 2026 until early 2027. More details of the routes will be made available in due course.
Please visit our SCoPEd FAQ page or contact customer services on 01455 883300 if you have any questions.
