Our registered member to accredited member route 4: NHS core training pathway is for registered members who have successfully completed the NHS core training pathway. The first set of graduates from this course qualified in 2025.
If you’re successful in your application you’ll be able to use the designatory letters ‘Registered Member MBACP (Accred)’ and promote yourself as aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework, alongside the other benefits of accreditation.
You'll be required to demonstrate client hours, supervision and reflective practice.
Eligibility criteria overview
To apply you’ll need to:
- be a BACP registered member
- be in current practice as a counsellor or psychotherapist
- have completed the PCPB jointly accredited NHS core training pathway
- have an ongoing current contract for counselling or psychotherapy supervision for a minimum of 1.5 hours per month
- have been supervised for at least 1.5 hours per month since you first started working with clients on your course
How to apply
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll need to complete the application form. Please make sure you’re ready to submit the following information with your application:
- a copy of your NHS core training pathway award certificate
- details of your practice and supervision
- reflective practice criteria
- supervisor’s statement
You’ll need to download and complete the application form on this page and submit it with required documents to accreditation@bacp.co.uk
When you're ready to start your application, please see the detailed guidance, templates below and video resources provided on this page to help you when completing your application form.
Find out more about the assessment process, decisions, resubmissions and appeals.
Additional support
If you identify as living with a disability or learning difference, we can offer additional support to help remove any barriers you may experience with the application process.
Costs
The cost to apply for accreditation using registered to accredited route 4: NHS core training pathway is £35.
Financial support is available for eligible members.
Commitments
All BACP members need to read and agree to abide by our Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and our Professional Conduct Procedure on an annual basis. As an accredited member or senior accredited member, you'll also need to agree to the terms and conditions of the BACP Register every year.
You should also read our Membership policies and protocols.