About us
Therapy without agendas.
The BCTP is the professional home for counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, and coaches who place client sovereignty first. We believe in evidence-informed, ideologically neutral, strength-based practice - free from political or activist agendas.
Three equal tiers of membership:
• Member (MBCTP) - qualified professionals (Level 6–8).
• Senior Member (MBCTP) - 3+ years practice + 600 client hours in 24 months. Supervisor-verified.
• Fellow (FBCTP) - 8+ years practice + 2,000 client hours in 5 years OR exceptional contribution.
Your application is the first step toward a community that values clinical experience and ethical independence.
A closer look
Welcome to the BCTP.
The BCTP protects the heart of therapy: an exploratory space where the client’s narrative is sovereign - never shaped by external frameworks, trends, or agendas. That means:
- No assumptions based on identity, belief, or background.
- No imposition of the therapist’s politics or worldview.
- Open, honest dialogue — including respectful challenge — in service of growth.
- Evidence-informed methods that build resilience, not fragility.
We believe that therapy must remain a neutral sanctuary, treating every person as a unique individual.
Who we serve
Trusted care for clients. True home for therapists.
Clients choosing BCTP-registered therapists can trust in:
- Experienced professionals with postgraduate training (Levels 6–8) and verified high-volume practice.
- A living Code of Practice shaped by member consensus, reviewed annually.
- Full transparency via our Complaints & Disciplinary Procedures.
- Working toward PSA Accredited Register status to meet the UK's highest standards.
Therapists join a community that:
- Recognises clinical experience.
- Offers flexible pathways - including portfolio and legacy fast-track routes.
- Provides practical support and advocacy, CPD, a voice in shaping ethical standards, a searchable register to connect with clients.
why now?
Politically neutral practice drives transformative outcomes.
The therapeutic landscape is evolving rapidly - with tighter regulatory frameworks that increasingly embed social mandates, and growing pressure to align clinical practice with external agendas.
Many therapeutic professionals now seek a home that keeps the focus solely on the client. The BCTP is that home: a unified voice for evidence-informed, agenda-free practice that puts the client first.
We warmly welcome you to join the BCTP today.