Intermediate Membership Criteria & Benefits
Annual Fee £98 - To apply please complete the application form.
In addition to the application form, Registered and Intermediate member applicants will also need to download a supervisor's report (PDF) and a Code of Ethics (PDF) to forward onto their Supervisor for completion.
Training Requirement & Experience for Intermediate Membership:
(one of the following):
- A Diploma in Counselling (minimum 450 hours training including skills and theory) but less than 3 years (or 450 client hours)
- A Certificate or Diploma in Counselling (minimum 200 hours training including skills and theory) and a minimum of 5 years (or 750 client hours) experience (varifiable by a manager or supervisor)
Supervision Requirement:
1.5 hours per month individual supervision (or equivalent in a group i.e. number of supervisees divided by the supervision time.
Personal Therapy Requirements:
Although personal therapy is not a requirement for Intermediate members, CPC would encourage all its members to undertake a minimum of 50 hours personal individual therapy.
Please note: Applicants who do not meet the criteria for Registered membership may be eligible for Intermediate membership.
Intermediate members do not currently meet all the criteria for full registration, in one or two of the following respects:
- Post qualification experience is less than 3 years or 450 hours
- Core generic training is below 450 hours (Individuals will, however, have a minimum of 200 hours training & 5 years post qualification experience)
- Less than 50 hours of individual personal therapy.
If you are in any doubt about membership category or need any guidance please do not hesitate to contact the office.
Benefits of Intermediate Membership:
- Details will be placed on the CPC Register of Members
- Free CPC Review
- Free and reduced price publications
- Reduced fees for Training Days and Conferences
- Free advice and support
