It is highly unlikely. To secure a position in the NHS, a charity, or a school, you will need to attend college for 3 to 4 years and complete up to 450 hours of supervised practice. Subsequently, you would need to join the BACP or NCS, rather than ACCPH.
Home study qualifications are typically suited for individuals who:
No, it is the individual's responsibility to arrange supervision with someone local or to utilise our supervisors via phone, Skype, or video link.
ACCPH operates as an online professional body and does not issue physical products. Certificates are provided as printable PDFs, which is clearly stated on our site. Instructions are included with the certificate on how best to print it.
You will need to investigate the specific requirements in the country where you intend to work, as regulations vary considerably between nations. ACCPH does not maintain records of these requirements.
You will need to consult directly with the organisation you wish to join for their specific requirements.
No, roles in counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, coaching, NLP, and similar fields do not fall under the professions requiring a DBS or Enhanced DBS check.
As a self-employed individual, you cannot request an Enhanced DBS check for yourself. This can only be initiated by registered employers.
We are unable to request any checks for our members, as counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, coaching, NLP, and related professions are not listed as requiring an Enhanced DBS check.
ACCPH cannot function as an 'umbrella organisation' as we are not registered to request Enhanced DBS checks for individuals. Our therapies and coaching practices are not included in the professions requiring such checks.
Supervision is a formalised process where a less experienced therapist or coach meets with a more seasoned professional to discuss client-related issues. This collaborative approach allows for questions and concerns to be addressed effectively.
Engaging in supervision helps protect clients by ensuring an impartial, experienced individual is involved in the work of the supervisee. It reduces the risk of serious oversights and supports the supervisee in reflecting on their feelings, thoughts, and overall approach with clients.
During supervision, anonymous client information may be shared, but it remains confidential and cannot be traced back to individual clients. The supervisor does not directly engage with the client or observe sessions.
Supervision meetings are regularly scheduled, providing an opportunity to review progress towards organisational, professional, and personal objectives. Typically, these sessions last between 60 to 90 minutes.
The supervisor's role is to ensure that the therapist or coach is operating within their capabilities and working with suitable clients. They also provide guidance on actions to take during crises or emergencies.
From the supervisee's perspective, supervision fosters growth and development, maintains professional and ethical boundaries, enhances theoretical and practical knowledge, and emphasises self-care to prevent burnout.
Supervision is essential for delivering safe, ethical, and competent therapy or coaching.
