The Association for Contextual Behaviour Science is dedicated to the advancement of functional contextual cognitive and behavioural science and practice so as to alleviate human suffering and advance human well-being. This organisation seeks:

• The development of a coherent and progressive science of human action that is more adequate to the challenges of the human condition

• The development of useful basic principles, workable applied theories linked to these principles, effective applied technologies based on these theories, and successful means of training and disseminating these developments, guided by the best available scientific evidence

• The development of a view of science that values a dynamic, on-going interaction between its basic and applied elements, and between practical application and empirical knowledge

• Development of a community of scholars, researchers, educators, and practitioners who will work in a collegial, open, self-critical, non-discriminatory, and mutually supportive way that is effective in producing valued outcomes and in exploring the additional implications of this work, and that emphasizes open and low cost methods of connecting with this work so as to keep the focus on benefit to others.

BABCP

The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is a multi-disciplinary interest group for people involved in the practice and theory of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapy. The aims of the association are to:

• Promote the development of the theory and practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies in all applicable settings in accordance with the Standards of Conduct Performance and Ethics.

• Provide a forum for discussion of matters relevant to Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies among members of all helping professions.

• Disseminate information about, set standards for and provide training in Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies among members of all helping professions.

• Maintain standards for practitioners of Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy by providing the opportunity for members who meet minimum criteria to become Accredited.

• Represent the interests of behavioural and cognitive psychotherapists through liaison with public and professional bodies and other world-wide organisations with similar aims.

• Publish and circulate an academic Journal, Newsletter and other publications aimed at disseminating research and information about the applications of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies.

• Facilitate the formation of Geographical and Interest Groups in order to provide a local and special interest service to members.

CThA

The Complimentary Therapists Association (CThA) is a leading professional organisation representing complementary therapists in the UK and Ireland.  Member Therapists are required to have an accredited qualification in their area of practice and abide by the CThA code of practice.

HypnotherapistRegister.com is the largest register of Hypnotherapists in the U.K. and Ireland. Their purpose is to promote Hypnotherapy and bring together Hypnotherapists and members of the public who are seeking their services.  Their register lists Hypnotherapists in Ireland and the UK.  The Web Site also offers a wide range of unbiased information on a range of topics.  

IACP

The International Association for Cognitive Psychotherapy is the world leader in membership-based cognitive and cognitive-behavioral therapy associations. We sponsor the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy (published by Guilford Press), host a tri-annual world congress (next in Hong Kong in June of 2014), co-publish a newsletter with the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, host a members web site, and have a series of members’ benefits, among other activities.

 The Register for Evidence-Based Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (REBHP), founded in March 2008, is a professional accrediting body which seeks to establish the highest possible professional standards in the field of hypno-psychotherapy by promoting evidence-based practice. All of our members are required by their code of practice to follow an evidence-based approach.

The Institute of Counselling was founded in 1985 as a Christian based, not for profit independent educational body. It is committed to promoting pastoral care throughout the services it provides. The Aims of the Institute of Counselling are:

• to promote the training and development of counselling skills,

• to provide opportunities for continuing professional development,

• to produce and distribute counselling skills training resources and

• to provide a counselling service for individuals needing counselling

The Institute for Learning (IfL) is the professional body for teachers, tutors, trainers and student teachers in the further education (FE) and skills sector. IfL members work across a range of educational environments; in any context where young people and adults develop the skills and knowledge required to lead successful and rewarding lives. The role of IfL is to support professional development and excellence in order to deliver the best possible teaching experience to millions of learners.  IfL is responsible for:

• registering teachers and trainers in FE and skills

• keeping an overview of teachers’ continuing professional development (CPD)

• conferring the professional status of Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) and Associate Teacher Learning and Skills (ATLS) through the Professional Formation process

ISPC

The International Society of Professional Counsellors (ISPC), The International Society of Professional Counsellors (ISPC) is an independent educational and research body, which provides professional membership for Hypnotherapists, Counsellors, Psychotherapists and Counselling Psychologists. The ISPC employs the services of a highly qualified board of administration that founded the ISPC to promote professional recognition for Counsellors through qualification and experience. The ISPC is involved in three main activities. Firstly, it facilitates research and the exchange of information in the field of counselling psychology. Secondly, it provides assessment and certification in the field of counselling psychology and its related disciplines. Thirdly, it provides a supportive body to which professional people can belong.