Representing you # Our campaigns

The NCPS is a leading voice in the field of counselling & psychotherapy, working hard for better access to safe, ethical therapy for all.

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The NCPS is a leading voice in the field of counselling and psychotherapy, promoting high standards of training and practice, and advocating for the recognition of these professions as valuable sources of expertise and experience within the wider field of mental health.

Campaign ## Direct access to counselling

We are advocating for direct access to counselling & psychotherapy via the Accredited Register programme, allowing people to choose their own therapist and treatment modality.

[  Learn more  ](https://ncps.com/representing-you/campaigns/direct-access-to-counselling) 

Campaign ## Access to counselling for every child

With mental health issues in Children and Young People increasing, we're campaigning for all children to have access to support they need.

[  Learn more  ](https://ncps.com/representing-you/campaigns/access-to-counselling-cyp) 

Campaign ## Therapeutic relationships: the human connection

We’re campaigning to educate members of the public, commissioners of mental health support services, and Government around the therapeutic impact of human connection.

[  Learn more  ](https://ncps.com/representing-you/campaigns/therapeutic-relationships)