Aims

The overarching aim of the Procedure is to ensure complaints are handled efficiently, fairly, transparently, proportionately, and in accordance with the principles of natural justice, in order to: 

a. Protect the public by promoting safe, effective, and accountable practice in the Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies professions; 

b. Maintain public confidence in the Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies professions and in BABCP/AREBT; 

c. Uphold and promote professional standards, conduct, competence, and ethical practice within the Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies professions; 

d. Provide a fair, equitable and non-discriminatory service for Complainants and Members. 

e. Provide an open, transparent, and accessible process for handling complaints, declarations, and disciplinary matters concerning Members of BABCP/AREBT 

f. Ensure integrity, accountability, and procedural fairness throughout the Procedure; 

g. Promote consistency, transparency, and clear reasoning in decision-making; 

h. Promote awareness of, and compliance with, the Standards.