We welcome people from many backgrounds and different experiences to apply for BABCP Accreditation.
To apply, you must meet our criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a Core Profession that we recognise. You can check if you meet the criteria for a Core Profession via the Core Professions List
Demonstrating Equivalence to Core Profession
If you don’t have a Core Profession, or your profession isn’t on the list, you must instead complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA).
Minimum period of Core Professional Experience
Once you have your Core Professional qualification or KSA equivalent, you must have at least 12 months’ experience of working in a mental health or relevant social care role whilst accountable to a senior clinician in that area.
Evidence of your Qualification
You must provide evidence of meeting the Core Professional qualifications, whether they are current or lapsed. This can be certificates or PIN or membership numbers for professional bodies.
Maintaining your Core Professional Registration
Once our criteria for professional qualification and experience are met, we don’t require you to continue registration with your professional body.
You must let us know if your registration ended due to a disciplinary process
If you trained overseas
Your professional training and experience may have taken place outside the UK—that’s absolutely fine, as long as:
- You can provide clear evidence of your qualification
- Any documents are translated into English, if needed
However, to meet our criteria, you must also be registered or accredited with one of the relevant UK professional bodies.
We cannot accept registration or accreditation from organisations outside the UK.
If you are not eligible through a Core Profession route, you may instead apply via the KSA portfolio.
