Work for UKCP

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is the UK’s leading professional body for the education, training and accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. We have over 11,000 individual members and 75 training and accrediting organisations. 

You can learn about our vision, purpose, mission, and objectives here.

At UKCP, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels appreciated and respected and has the same opportunities to thrive. As an organisation, we strive to improve access to high-quality psychotherapy and uphold the highest professional standards.

We foster a caring and supportive culture where employees can openly share feedback and contribute to organisational development. Regular team days, all-staff meetings and a dedicated staff forum enable collaboration and continuous learning among colleagues. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring that our workforce reflects the diversity of our community.

Staff working at UKCP enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• extra leave during our December office closure
• generous pension scheme with 8% employer contribution and salary sacrifice option
• occupational sick pay and enhanced maternity leave
• flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements
• ongoing learning and development opportunities
• employee assistance programme with access to confidential counselling and mental health support
• flu vaccination and eyecare vouchers
• interest-free season ticket loans
• cycle to work scheme.

Vacancies

Volunteer opportunities

Media and public affairs officer

We are seeking a media and public affairs officer who will play a key role in shaping UKCP’s external profile, reputation and influence.

You will bring experience in media relations, public affairs or communications, along with a strong understanding of the UK political and media landscape.

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Independent assessors

We welcome expressions of interest from experienced UKCP registrants who would like to join our pool of independent assessors for organisational member reviews and direct member reaccreditation. 

These flexible, ad hoc roles involve reviewing applications and contributing to fair, robust assessment processes, primarily on a remote basis.

Independent assessor (organisational member reviews)

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Independent assessor (direct members)

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Members forum representatives

Are you passionate about what's going on in your area? Could you set aside your personal views and put forward the views of those you represent?

We're looking for 10 representatives for our members forum to help us improve communication within UKCP.

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