BABCP promotes the safe and effective delivery of CBT principles and therapy skills. Wellbeing Practitioners are specially trained to work with people who have common mental health problems such as anxiety disorders and depression, to support them in managing their recovery through CBT based interventions and guided self-help.

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP), Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) and Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) registration is currently for those applicants who have graduated from a British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited or Higher Education England (HEE) Approved Wellbeing training course or apprenticeship and have gained the relevant assessment and treatment skills under supervision.

To find out if you have completed an appropriate training course please refer to the webpage specific to your registration type.

BABCP ensures the safe and effective use of CBT principles in therapy. Wellbeing Practitioners are trained to support people with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues, helping them manage their recovery.

Registration for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs), Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs), and Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs) is open to those who have completed a British Psychological Society (BPS) Accredited or Higher Education England (HEE) approved training course or apprenticeship, gaining supervised assessment and treatment skills.

Check the information using the links below for your registration type to see if your training qualifies.

NHS England and NHS Improvement require all Wellbeing Practitioners to register with either BABCP or BPS. This Register helps protect the public, employers, and agencies by ensuring practitioners meet national standards and practice safely.

Professional Recognition – Registration formally acknowledges the Wellbeing Practitioner role, aligning it with other healthcare professions. It also provides Continuing Professional Development (CPD) access and supervision to help practitioners stay compliant and maintain model fidelity.

Our Register of Wellbeing Practitioners marks the beginning of exciting new developments to formally recognise those delivering CBT-informed care. Since the inception of IAPT services, we have actively championed Wellbeing Practitioners. Launched for PWPs in July 2021, the register now also includes CWPs and EMHPs as of April 2023, while MHWPs are registered from 30 June 2025.

We offer CPD and run a Low Intensity Practice Special Interest Group. Beyond the register, we support and represent this growing workforce.

Our goal is to build a thriving community across the UK, expanding recognition of these emerging professions that are transforming psychological therapy delivery. By promoting high standards, we ensure effective, competent practice – protecting the public and improving care. 

Wellbeing Practitioner Registration & Membership Policy 

Scope 

This policy sets out the key steps in the Wellbeing Practitioner Registration & Membership Process, ensuring a smooth and effective experience for all involved.

To uphold high standards, everyone must meet certain expectations. 

Senior management, the Practitioner Accreditation Committee, and the Board of Trustees are responsible for keeping this policy relevant and aligned with best practices. Their commitment ensures a fair and supportive process for wellbeing practitioners.

Core Principles 

At BABCP, we’re dedicated to ensuring that CBT principles and therapy skills are delivered safely and effectively. Wellbeing Practitioners are a huge part of this, providing much-needed support to people facing mental health challenges like anxiety and depression. Through CBT-based interventions and guided self-help, they empower individuals to take control of their recovery.

We know that Wellbeing Practitioners represent an evolving professional group, applying cognitive behavioural principles in new ways. Our mission is to support and validate these roles as they reshape the delivery of psychological therapies.

Entry requirements for BABCP Wellbeing Practitioner Registration 

To be eligible for BABCP Wellbeing Practitioner Registration, an applicant must meet the criteria for their Registration type. Please select the appropriate link option below to view the criteria for each Registration type:

• Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP) Registration 
• Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) Registration
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Registration
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) Registration  

Application Process 

• The application process is online via the BABCP website (please refer to the links provided above). This will include providing all relevant information such as personal details, place of work, qualifications etc. 
• All registrations require a Supervisor Report to be submitted. This should be sent up to one month before the online application for Wellbeing Practitioner Registration is made.

Membership & Registration Key Info

Membership of BABCP and Wellbeing Practitioner Registration are separate. 

As such, your Membership fee and Registration fee are payable separately on the anniversary of date joined and your Wellbeing Practitioner Registration date.

Fees for Wellbeing Practitioner Registration 

• The Wellbeing Practitioner Registration application fee of £45.00 is payable at the point of online application for registration. 

• This fee of £45.00 is non-refundable. 

• If this fee is not paid within 30 days of application submission, your application will be deleted. 

• All ongoing fees are annual and payable on the anniversary of your Wellbeing Practitioner Registration date. Payments can be made over the telephone or online, details will be provided as part of the membership journey. If payment is not received within one month of the request, your Wellbeing Practitioner Registration will be lapsed. 

Cancellation of Membership 

The Wellbeing Practitioner Registration application fee of £45.00 is payable at the time of submitting your online application. 

This fee is non-refundable, and if it is not paid within 30 days of submission, your application will be deleted. All ongoing fees are annual and must be paid on the anniversary of your Wellbeing Practitioner Registration date. 

Payments can be made online or over the telephone, with full details provided as part of the membership journey. If payment is not received within one month of the request, your Wellbeing Practitioner Registration will lapse. 

Process for Refunds 

Refunds will be payable via the payment method received. This is usually within 14 days from the date processed. 

Re-joining BABCP 

An applicant who has previously been a member of BABCP and wishes to re-join is able to do so. Practitioners who wish to re-join the Wellbeing Practitioner Register can re-apply. If the applicant was previously expelled by BABCP, the application will be reviewed by the Standards Committee for a decision.  

Declaration or disclosures 

Declarations and disclosures made as part of the BABCP application process and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BABCP has the discretion to reject a membership and/or Wellbeing Practitioner Registration application on the basis of the impact on its reputation as a charity and safeguarding obligations. BABCP is bound by the Equality Act 2010 and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. 

It may be necessary to refer an application to other areas of the organisation, including but not limited to the BABCP Complaints and Resolutions Manager. Please review our complaints policy here. 

Refusal of Member  

BABCP has the right to refuse membership for new members and re-joiners. This is in order to maintain its reputation as a professional membership organisation and charity, the decisions will be taken fairly and rationally, by reference to BABCP’s Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics (or other applicable rules). A decision may be made on the basis of information contained in the application or in the case of re-joiners information held on file. 

Data Usage 

BABCP has a privacy statement which outlines what information and data we will hold about you as a member. This can be found on the BABCP website here. 

An applicant who becomes Registered as a Wellbeing Practitioner will have their membership number and region included on the Wellbeing Practitioner section of the CBT Register UK & Ireland. 

It is the responsibility of the Wellbeing Practitioner Registered member to keep BABCP informed of any changes in their details or circumstances. 

Member Conduct 

The BABCP Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics as published by the Association apply to all members of BABCP. It is the members responsibility to ensure that they understand these. Failure to adhere to the standards can result in the expulsion from membership of BABCP.