Practitioner in Training

This status is recommended as a first step for those who are working towards full accredited membership of the Association. Requirements for a Practitioner in Training:-

Certification lasts for four years but applicants will be sent a reminder letter after three and a quarter years to avoid any member having an obsolete certificate. At this point a Practitioner in Training will have two options :-

Option 1.

To apply for a Maintenance certificate which would require:-

i) all documents as above updated from the date of the previous application with new references supplied.

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 personal development statement (approx. 800-1000 words) explaining how and what growth has taken place since the last accreditation.

Option 2.

Having done further training and gained increased supervised experience a Practitioner in Training can apply for the status of Counselling Practitioner or Accredited Counsellor. In order to gain the status of either level the full criteria of the new level will need to be met.

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