Accredited Counsellor

Requirements for accreditation as an Accredited Counsellor:-

Certification lasts for four years but applicants will be invited to reassess their level of membership after three and a quarter years to avoid any member having an obsolete certificate. At this point an Accredited Counsellor will have two options.

Option 1

To apply for a Maintenance certificate which would require:-

i) evidence showing an average of 75 hours supervised counselling per annum over the life of the previous certificate, i.e. logs showing the last 75 hours plus signed confirmation from the supervisor(s) for the rest of the four year period. Extenuating circumstances will be taken into account.

ii) to produce additional documentation showing evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD) undertaken in line with guidelines given for statutory regulation when implemented, until then to undertake further training of at least 40 hours during the four year validity of the certificate.

iii) a reference from the applicant's supervisor. This must be on the pro-forma currently approved by ACC and must reflect the experience, competence and good practice of the applicant.

iv) photocopies of logged evidence that the applicant has been and is currently in supervision.

v) a reference from the applicant's Church Leader who will confirm that the applicant is a maturing Christian and in fellowship with other Christians. This must be on the pro-forma currently approved by ACC.

vi) proof of adequate professional indemnity insurance.

Option 2

Apply, if appropriate, for 'Emeritus' or Counsellor Manager.


Supervisor accreditation can be added to the relevant status as a counsellor by meeting the appropriate criteria - see "Supervisor"


If further information or clarification is required about accreditation, please contact the Accreditation Office which is open between 9am and 1pm, Monday to Friday. Telephone 0845 124 9572 or e-mail accredit@acc-uk.org