Associate Member – Certified Practitioner or Master Practitioner of NLP

Open to those using NLP therapeutically under supervision, including coaches, counsellors, therapists, etc.

  • Suitable for certified Practitioners of NLP or Master Practitioners of NLP. 
  • This category is also open to members working overseas
  • Annual Membership Fee £100

Education and training requirements 

  • Certification as a Practitioner of NLP and other NLP education that provides a minimum total of 120 hours contact time with a certified NLP Trainer or equivalent. 
  • At least 60 hours contact time must be in person (in the same room), the remainder can be in person or remote (online). 
  • Pre-recorded training is not acceptable.

Ethical practice requirements

  • Receive at least 12 hours Supervision per annum with an accredited NLPtCA Supervisor or recognised equivalent (e.g. BPS, BACP).
  • Agreement to work within scope of practice agreed with supervisor.
  • Adhere to NLPtCA Code of Ethics.
  • Have professional indemnity insurance.

Apply now to join NLPtCA as an Associate Member

Member in Training – NLPt Psychotherapist in Training

Open to those currently enrolled in formal Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy training. Requires a letter of confirmation from your training school.

  • This category offers a 50% discount on annual membership fee for a maximum of 5 years.
  • Annual Membership Fee £50
  • Requires an annual confirmation of training letter from your psychotherapy training school
  • May be eligible for Trainee Membership of UKCP

Education and training requirements

  • Enrolled in formal Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy training to become an NLPt psychotherapist (e.g. Diploma in NLPt training programme or equivalent recognised psychotherapy training(s)).
  • An annual letter of confirmation from training organisation(s).
  • Working towards a minimum of 500 training hours at postgraduate level in the required Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy topics, including:
    • 240+ hours – Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Attitudes, Skills, Tools and Techniques (including Practitioner and Master Practitioner of NLP)
    • 80+ hours – Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (NLPt) Theory and Clinical Practice
    • 80+ hours – A Critical Understanding of Psychotherapy Studies (Human Development, Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, Sexuality and Gender, Ethics, Research Methods, Social Science)
    • 40+ hours – Knowledge of other psychotherapeutic approaches
    • 60+ hours – Other NLPt and related subjects
  • Full details on the training requirements can be found in the NLPtCA Accreditation Guidelines.
  • At least 50% of training hours must be in person (in the same room). The remainder can then follow as in person or remote (online) training. Pre-recorded training is not acceptable.

Ethical practice requirements

  • Supervision as per accreditation requirements with an NLPtCA Supervisor or recognised equivalent (e.g. BPS, BACP). 
  • Agreement to work within scope of practice agreed with supervisor.
  • Adhere to NLPtCA Code of Ethics.
  • Have professional indemnity insurance.

Apply now to join NLPtCA as a Member in Training

Member of NLPtCA – NLPt Psychotherapist

Open to those who have completed formal training as a Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapist with a minimum of 500 training hours at postgraduate level covering ALL the required Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy topics.

Members have been previously accredited by NLPtCA and do not wish to be Registered with UKCP, or have completed training in all required Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy topics and do not yet hold accredited status with NLPtCA.

  • Annual Membership Fee £100

Education and training requirements

  • Completed a minimum of 500 training hours at postgraduate level in ALL the required Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy topics.
  • Training to have included:
    • 240+ hours – Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Attitudes, Skills, Tools and Techniques (including Practitioner and Master Practitioner of NLP)
    • 80+ hours – Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy (NLPt) Theory and Clinical Practice
    • 80+ hours – A Critical Understanding of Psychotherapy Studies (Human Development, Psychopathology, Psychopharmacology, Sexuality and Gender, Ethics, Research Methods, Social Science)
    • 40+ hours – Knowledge of other psychotherapeutic approaches
    • 60+ hours – Other NLPt and related subjects
  • Full details on the training requirements can be found in the NLPtCA Accreditation Guidelines.
  • At least 50% of training hours must be in person in the same room. The remainder can then follow as in person or remote (online) training. 
  • Pre-recorded training is not acceptable.

Ethical practice requirements

  • Supervision as per accreditation requirements with an NLPtCA Supervisor or recognised equivalent (e.g. BPS, BACP). 
  • Agreement to work within scope of practice agreed with supervisor.
  • Adhere to NLPtCA Code of Ethics.
  • Have professional indemnity insurance.

Apply now to join NLPtCA as a Member

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Accredited Member of NLPtCA – NLPtCA Accredited & UKCP Registered NLPt Psychotherapist

Open to those who have achieved NLPtCA Accreditation and wish to be registered with UKCP.

  • Annual Membership Fee £100
  • Annual Re-accreditation Fee £80
  • Eligible for Clinical Membership of UKCP
  • Requires membership of NLPtCA for at least 12 months prior to application for accreditation

Education and training requirements

  • Achieved Accreditation with NLPtCA as a Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapist and demonstrated meeting all quantitative and qualitative requirements including:
    • Graduate level education / equivalent experience
    • 500+ hours formal Neuro-Linguistic Psychotherapy training
    • 450+ hours supervised client work
    • 250+ hours of supervision and self-development
    • 25+ hours of personal therapy
    • Training period – minimum 4 years, maximum 10 years
  • Full details on the training and supervised experience requirements can be found in the NLPtCA Accreditation Guidelines.

Ethical practice requirements

  • Supervision as per accreditation requirements with an NLPtCA Supervisor or recognised equivalent (e.g. BPS, BACP). 
  • Adhere to NLPtCA and UKCP Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
  • Have professional indemnity insurance. 
  • Annual NLPtCA re-accreditation.
  • 5 yearly re-accreditation with UKCP

Non-practising / Retired Practitioner Member

Non-practising or retired members who wish to maintain their links with NLPtCA. 

  • Annual Membership Fee £50

Education and training requirements 

  • Have previously been a Member or an Accredited Member of NLPtCA.

Ethical practice requirements

  • Sign a declaration stating that they are not seeing clients, therefore do not require supervision. 
  • Recommended to maintain insurance cover in perpetuity.

Get in touch to transfer to a Non-practising / Retired Practitioner Member of NLPtCA