# Where connection becomes change We’re the professional home for talking therapists. Supporting counsellors & psychotherapists, our profession, and the public. [ Find a counsellor ](https://www.search-ncps.com/search) [ Become a member ](https://ncps.com/become-a-member/individual) [ Want to become a counsellor or find a course?](https://www.search-ncps.com/search?category=FindaTrainingCourse) Find a professional counsellor Safe, qualified and confidential support Recognised Accredited Register Search for an Accredited counsellor ## Find a counsellor you can trust Our counsellors & psychotherapists meet high national standards for training, ethics and conduct. Every therapist listed on our 'Find a counsellor' directory is on our Accredited Register, recognised by the [Professional Standards Authority](https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk). [ Find a counsellor ](https://ncps.com/find-a-counsellor/search-the-directory) [ What is the Accredited Register? ](https://ncps.com/about-us/accredited-register-programme-regulation) Become a counsellor ## Start your journey with confidence By choosing a training course recognised by the NCPS, you can be assured that the course has been mapped to our Training Standards criteria and therefore meets the highest standards of professional training. Search our course directory to start your journey today. [ Find a course ](https://ncps.com/become-a-counsellor) Become a member ## Join a professional community that works for you Whether you’re just beginning your training or have been practising for years, we’ll guide you to the right membership category to match your experience and qualifications. Already a member of another recognised professional body? Let us know—we may be able to offer you an equivalent NCPS membership that reflects your current standing. [ Explore Individual membership ](https://ncps.com/become-a-member/individual) ## Our members are the heart of the NCPS At the NCPS, we believe in the power of collaboration to strengthen, protect and promote the counselling & psychotherapy profession in the UK. We work in partnership with a wide range of organisations who share our values. ## What our members say ### Attracting new clients "Becoming an Accredited Member has enabled me to grow my business by attracting clients reassured by the Professional Standards Authority endorsement, while keeping me updated with legal and ethical guidelines and invaluable learning and training opportunities." Sarah Robins MNCPS (Acc.) ### Timely, supportive and collaborative "I have been a member of the NCPS for many years and seen it flourish. Even as it has grown, the ethos has remained the same. My communications have always been dealt with in a timely, supportive and collaborative manner; I would highly recommend NCPS." Remona Jenkins PNCPS (Acc.) ### I would recommend the NCPS to any counsellor “I would recommend the NCPS to any counsellor thinking of joining a professional body. It genuinely puts its members at the heart of its work, and I feel connected, respected and supported. It’s refreshing that NCPS staff are only an email or a call away. I’m delighted to be so well looked after." Deirdre Coughlan PNCPS (Acc.) ### Personalisation experience "I enjoy being a member of NCPS for the personalisation experience. If I have ever needed to call, my query is dealt with quickly and efficiently, with a personal approach. Every person I’ve had the pleasure of talking to has taken time and effort to ensure I’ve felt supported. It’s a wonderful organisation." Jayne Yeates PNCPS (Acc.) ### A member for over 10 years "As a member for over 10 years, I have always appreciated NCPS's common sense approach, their dedication to the interests of clients and therapists alike, and their efforts in protecting the rich and diverse nature of therapy." Richard Clarke MNCPS (Acc.) ### NCPS cares about its members "NCPS cares about its members. Always there for help and advice and a plethora of courses on offer for CPD. As a private practice therapist, I never feel alone.” Jill Abbott MNCPS (Acc.) ## Our Accredited Register Members of the public are encouraged to choose a practitioner who belongs to an Accredited Register. Our Accredited Register is recognised by the [Professional Standards Authority ](https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/what-we-do/accredited-registers)to ensure that the public are able to choose safe, ethical and competent professionals when looking for support. ## Our Voice Explore our latest news, blogs, policies, publications and more [ ### Important news: New rules on police requesting counselling notes come into force Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations unless in exceptional circumstances. ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/important-news-new-rules-on-police-requesting-counselling-notes-come-into-force) [ ### Supporting an urgent review of NICE guidance on anxiety The Society supports the sector-wide campaign, led by the UK Council for Psychotherapy , calling for an urgent and comprehensive update to the National… ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/supporting-an-urgent-review-of-nice-guidance-on-anxiety) [ ### NHS staff to train teachers, school nurses, and GPs to spot eating disorders Teachers, school nurses, and GPs will be offered NHS support to spot the early signs of eating disorders, so no child is left to ‘suffer in silence’. ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/nhs-staff-to-train-teachers-school-nurses-and-gps-to-spot-eating-disorders) [ ### MHRA issues new guidance for people using mental health apps and technologies New online resources will help the public, parents, carers and health, social care and education professionals understand what safe, effective digital mental health technologies look like in practice. ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/mhra-issues-new-guidance-for-people-using-mental-health-apps-and-technologies) [ ### Government unveils expanded support for adopted children Consultation launched on providing better, earlier, and more targeted help to adopted children and funding increased for adoption support fund ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/government-unveils-expanded-support-for-adopted-children) [ ### NCPS engagement with Baroness Tyler leads to amendment to Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill The amendment follows detailed policy discussions, working closely with Barnardo’s, as part of our shared efforts to ensure children and young people can… ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/ncps-engagement-with-baroness-tyler-leads-to-amendment-to-childrens-wellbeing-schools-bill) [ ### Member Update: Stronger Security Checks for Adults Working with Children and Vulnerable People The Ministry of Justice has announced stronger security checks for adults working with children from January 2026, which include plans for more rigorous… ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/member-update-stronger-security-checks-for-adults-working-with-children-and-vulnerable-people) [ ### NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan: Read the NCPS Submission For years now, since the introduction of the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) model (now NHS Talking Therapies), national policy has leaned… ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/nhs-10-year-workforce-plan-read-the-ncps-submission) [ ### AI in Therapy - September 2025 Update It’s been a while since our previous blog on the topic of AI, and I wanted to introduce some of the more up-to-date thinking around Artificial Intelligence… ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/ai-in-therapy-september-2025-update) [ ### AI in Counselling and Psychotherapy At the Society, we're acutely aware of AI's multifaceted role in talking therapy, but our collective understanding of its potential impact on the talking… ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/ai-in-counselling-and-psychotherapy) [ ### NCPS Response: Budget 2025 - What It Means for Counselling & Psychotherapy While there were many things in the Budget that will hopefully make a difference to the mental health of the nation, we were hoping for a stronger focus on… ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/ncps-response-budget-2025-what-it-means-for-counselling-psychotherapy) [ ### Press release: First blueprint to make AI mental health tools safe for users The National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) has published the UK’s first relational safeguards for AI mental health tools, warning that, without… ](https://ncps.com/our-voice/press-release-first-blueprint-to-make-ai-mental-health-tools-safe-for-users) [ View all ](https://ncps.com/our-voice)