Associate membership of UKAHPP is for humanistic practitioners – in the psychological therapies or working in related fields of education, medicine, management, social work etc – who are seeking:-

• membership of an independent professional association providing humanistic ethical codes, a supportive community of fellow practitioners, and web-based referral and advertising opportunities
• optional progression to accreditation/Full membership, including UKCP-registration, with the assistance of detailed advice, support and mentoring

For just £80 per year (£60 for trainees not in practice), UKAHPP Associate members enjoy:

• belonging to the original and dedicated professional association for Humanistic Psychology practitioners in the UK
• discounts on our annual programme of low-cost workshops, seminars and events run by Humanistic Practitioners
• a free entry in our Practitioners Directory*, online and published, plus the opportunity to network, advertise and share information with other Members and the public
• an ethical code rooted in humanistic principles which may support your existing code of practice
• personal support and information on Ethical matters
• a lively newsletter twice yearly with news of latest developments in counselling and therapy
• free advertising in mailings to members and to the general public, and on the UKAHPP website
• an opportunity to join the UKAHPP Board or its committees to further the aims of Humanistic psychology in the UK and abroad

*not available for Associate-trainees not in practice

A supported route to accreditation
In addition to the benefits above, for Associates working towards accreditation (£105 per year) UKAHPP will provide support and assistance in later applying for accreditation / Full membership. This includes expert advice via the Admin office, a 'buddy' system linking you with a Full member recently accredited, workshops on accreditation and CPD, and an ethical framework within which to develop your practice whilst acquiring the experience necessary for accreditation. You will be described on the website as "working towards accreditation".

Please note that it is a requirement that, before applying for accreditation/Full membership, applicants first become Associate members working towards accreditation.

Some Associates have already been accredited by other organisations, or simply do not require accreditation. Therefore there is no obligation on Associate members to apply for accreditation, and you may remain an Associate member without time-limit.

How to apply as an Associate

There is no application fee. Simply send us:
1. A letter of application describing the nature of your practice or work, and your use of humanistic psychology in that work, and anything else you would like to tell us about yourself.  The following personal information should also be included in your letter:

• your full names (and any abbreviation you prefer)
• home (not work) address
• telephone number & email address
• date and place of birth
• nationality
• whether you have previously applied to UKAHPP in any capacity (and if so when)
• other professional bodies you belong to and whose ethical codes you are subject to

2. Confirm the brief statements below - by printing out the Applying As An Associate Declaration, sign and date it and then send in with your letter of application:

“I wish to apply for the following type of Associate membership:
Associate (£80 per year*)……………………
OR Associate-trainee not in practice (£60 per year*)……………………
OR Associate working towards accreditation (£105 per year*)……………
(tick one of these alternatives, & include a cheque for that amount)

I confirm that I am currently engaged in work that is connected with humanistic psychology and/or use humanistic psychology in my work (note that Associateship is open to practitioners working in other fields e.g. Education, Medicine, Management, Social Work, as well as in the psychological therapies).
I confirm that I have and will maintain appropriate professional liability insurance whilst in practice.
I confirm that I will subscribe to and adhere to the
Ethical Codes and Procedures of UKAHPP (see website)
and have read and agree to the
Supplementary provisions for practitioners working in related fields of Education, Medicine, Management, Social Work etc
I confirm that while engaged in Therapeutic Practice I have and will maintain appropriate supervision.
I confirm that no complaint has been upheld against me, none is in process and I am not aware of any complaint that may be brought, in respect of my practice, and that I have not been disbarred for ethical reasons from membership of any other professional organisation.  Alternatively, where any of these events have occurred, I will briefly inform UKAHPP with this application, and will provide details on request.
I confirm that I will inform UKAHPP in writing if, in the future, any complaint, disciplinary or grievance procedure is instigated against me in any other organization.

I ________________________________________ (Name in capitals) apply to join UKAHPP as an Associate Member and hereby provide all the confirmations noted above.”

Signed ______________________________  Dated _______________

Your application should include the annual membership fee (cheque payable to “UKAHPP”), which is subsequently payable in January each year. *After 1 August, half the annual fee is payable.  We will normally respond to your application within 10 days (the cheque will be returned if it is unsuccessful).

Send your application to: UKAHPP, Box BCM AHPP, London WC1N 3XX
Enquiries: 08457 660326       admin.ahpp@btinternet.com         www.ahpp.org

Associate Declaration Forms to print off, sign and send back with your letter of application:
Applying As An Associate Declaration - pdf
Applying As An Associate Declaration - doc