This is a unique scheme which we have created alongside CPCAB to give recognition to their counselling and psychotherapy qualifications.
Please see the press release below for more information:
CPCAB Qualifications Awarded NCPS Recognised Qualification Status
The Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) is proud to announce that key counselling qualifications have been officially awarded Recognised Qualification status by the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). This is a major endorsement that underscores the quality, credibility and professional value of CPCAB's qualifications
This recognition applies to the CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies, and Level 3 Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies, confirming these qualifications as industry-aligned and meeting professional training standards. Additionally, the CPCAB Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling has achieved NCPS Recognised Professional Qualification status, signifying the highest standard of professional training and offering graduates a streamlined pathway to NCPS Accredited Registrant Membership.
A Commitment to Excellence in Counselling Training
This recognition is part of CPCAB and NCPS’s ongoing commitment to raising the standards of counselling education and ensuring that trainees receive qualifications that hold real value in the profession. By achieving this milestone, CPCAB qualifications continue to offer learners a trusted, high-quality training route into counselling practice.
Strengthening the Future of Counselling
This latest recognition reinforces the strong partnership between CPCAB and NCPS, reflecting their shared dedication to high-quality counselling training and the professionalisation of the sector.
“We are proud to be working with NCPS to show the continued value and relevance of the CPCAB counselling training progression pathway. Alongside NCPS we are committed to ensuring that trainee counsellors receive the best possible training and professional opportunities,” added Kelly Budd, CPSO of CPCAB. “This recognition gives learners and training providers confidence in the quality of CPCAB qualifications and affirms the importance of live-taught relational training in equipping learners with the ability to work safely and effectively with clients.”
Kate Mahoney, Head of Training Services and Professional Standards at NCPS added: “We are thrilled to launch this new recognition scheme with CPCAB. Working together strengthens our shared commitment to excellence in education and training to support high quality counselling and psychotherapy training at all stages of students’ journey towards becoming qualified practitioners. We look forward to communicating with CPCAB centres to explain the benefits of NCPS accredited training recognition.”
About CPCAB
CPCAB is the leading awarding body in counselling and psychotherapy, setting rigorous standards for training providers and ensuring that learners are equipped with the essential skills required for professional practice.
About NCPS
The NCPS is a professional membership body that promotes high standards of counselling and psychotherapy, ensuring public protection and supporting practitioners to achieve and maintain high professional standards.
