Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Accreditation

Becoming a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist shows clients and employers that they have reached a recognised standard of excellence in CBT practice. Once accredited, they will be listed on the CBT Register UK and Ireland – helping people find qualified therapists they can trust.

Key requirements summary

To gain Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Accreditation therapists must:

  • Be a current BABCP Member
  • Have at least 4 years of training (which includes training and experience in mental health as well as specialist CBT training).
  • Have substantial (at least 100 hours) post graduate university validated CBT training and meet our Minimum Training Standards.
  • Adhere to our Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
    (for full requirements, please see Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist Accreditation Guidelines)

Applying for Accreditation

Choose your route below for information on applying for accreditation:

I’ve completed a Level 2 BABCP accredited course

For applicants who have completed a Level 2 BABCP accredited course.

I’ve completed a Level 1 BABCP accredited course

For applicants who have completed a Level 1 BABCP accredited course.

I’ve completed a non accredited course

For applicants whose CBT training was not on a BABCP accredited course, or if you trained abroad.

Already submitted your application?

I want to check on my application

For information about the application process and processing times

Already an Accredited CBT Psychotherapist?

I want to maintain my accreditation

For information on First Accreditation Audit, Annual Reaccreditation Declarations, Reaccreditation Audit and time off and breaks in Practice

Has your Accreditation lapsed?

I want to return to practice

Our Return to Practice policy applies if you have previously held any Accreditation with us and you want to reinstate your accreditation or if you graduated from a Level 2 BABCP Accredited CBT training course or BABCP Accredited EBPT training programme over five years ago and you are applying for accreditation for the first time.

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Contact Accreditation​​

If you need support or have any specific questions about your accreditation application, please visit our contact accreditation page. 

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