British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

What British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies does

BABCP is a UK- and Ireland-based charitable membership association (Charity Number 1098704) founded in 1972 and headquartered in Bury, Greater Manchester. It is the lead professional body for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioners in the region, setting Minimum Training Standards, accrediting Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, Supervisors, Trainers, and Evidence Based Parent Trainers, and registering Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs, CWPs, EMHPs, and from June 2025, MHWPs) under a PSA-accredited register. Its membership model spans standard (£83/yr UK), discounted (£48.50/yr), and overseas tiers, with separate accreditation, registration, course accreditation, conference, advertising, and Find-a-Therapist listing fees. The supporting platform stack is a standard WordPress/Elementor CMS with a separate member portal at portal.babcp.com, hosting the public CBT Register UK & Ireland, journals, CBT Today magazine, the Let's Talk About CBT podcast suite, webinars, and 24+ Special Interest Groups and 19 regional branches. Revenue is diversified across membership subscriptions, accreditation and registration fees, conference and CPD ticket sales, advertising across magazine/website/email/conference, and course accreditation, with no disclosed financial figures or external funding. BABCP is governed as a company limited by guarantee without shareholders, regulated under charity law, and operates as a relatively small team (1–10 employees) with leadership from a President (Saiqa Naz) and Board of Trustees.

Name

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Legal name

British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

Website

https://babcp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BABCP is the UK and Ireland's lead professional membership body for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, setting standards, accrediting practitioners, registering Wellbeing Practitioners on the PSA-accredited CBT Register, and serving the NHS CBT workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association / Mental Health Credentialing

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Counseling (Social Work, Psychology, Substance Use CE) (EDAAALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Professional membership association
• CBT practitioner accreditation
• Wellbeing practitioner registration
• CBT training standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Bury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees charged to CBT practitioners. Standard membership is £83 (UK) / £92 (overseas). Discounted rates of £48.50 (UK) / £57.50 (overseas) are available for members not earning, on low income, from developing countries, retired, or on BABCP-accredited courses. These form the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Accreditation Fees: Fees for Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBP) accreditation, Supervisor/Trainer accreditation, and Evidence Based Parent Training (EBPT) accreditation. Route to CBP accreditation application costs £189, with annual maintenance of £82. Optional Find a Therapist listing costs £125.50 annually.
3. Wellbeing Practitioner Registration: Annual registration fees for PWPs, CWPs, EMHPs, and MHWPs. Application fee of £45, with annual maintenance of £15.
4. Advertising & Sponsorships: Revenue from advertising across CBT Today magazine (quarterly, delivered to members), the BABCP website (250,000+ annual visitors), bulk email services to members, and Annual Conference programme advertising, delegate pack inserts, and exhibition space.
5. Conference & Events: Revenue from the Annual Conference (registration fees) and CPD events. The 2026 Annual Conference is planned, with group bookings, payments, and cancellations handled through [email protected].
6. Course Accreditation: Fees for universities and training providers seeking BABCP accreditation for their CBT training courses.

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Core offering

BABCP is a UK and Ireland professional membership organisation that accredits, registers, and supports practitioners of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It maintains the PSA-accredited CBT Register UK & Ireland, runs accreditation pathways for Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, Supervisors, Trainers, and Evidence Based Parent Trainers, registers Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP, CWP, EMHP, MHWP), accredits CBT training courses for universities, and provides CPD resources, journals, conferences, Special Interest Groups, and local branches to its practitioner community.

Product overview

BABCP operates as a membership-based professional association for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy practitioners, not a unified software product. The organization offers a portfolio of membership services centered around the PSA-accredited CBT Register UK & Ireland, which includes accreditation programs for Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, Supervisors, Trainers, and Evidence Based Parent Trainers, as well as registration for Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP, CWP, EMHP, MHWP). Supporting offerings include two peer-reviewed journals (Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist), the quarterly CBT Today magazine, the Let's Talk About CBT Podcast, Annual Conference & CPD events, Therapist Resources (guidelines and templates), 29 Special Interest Groups, and 19 Local Branches across the UK and Ireland. The core value proposition is professional standards, credentialing, and community for the CBT workforce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CBT Today: BABCP members' magazine published quarterly featuring articles relating to CBT and the environments in which members work.
• Let's Talk About CBT

Products and services

• BABCP Membership Annual professional membership for CBT practitioners, providing access to resources, events, Special Interest Groups, Local Branches, CBT Today magazine, journals, and listing on the CBT Register UK & Ireland.
• Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBP) Accreditation Accreditation demonstrating practitioners meet BABCP Minimum Training Standards in CBT, with listing on the PSA-accredited CBT Register UK & Ireland. One-off application fee (£189) plus annual maintenance (£82).
• Supervisor Accreditation Recognition of high-quality CBT supervision for experienced CBT Psychotherapists who have been accredited for at least four years. Application fee £229 plus annual maintenance £82.
• Trainer Accreditation Recognition for experienced CBT Psychotherapists providing training in CBT who have been accredited for a minimum of four years.
• Evidence Based Parent Training (EBPT) Accreditation Accreditation for practitioners who have completed a BABCP-accredited CYP IAPT Parent Training for Conduct Disorder course. Application fee £100–£132 plus annual maintenance £15.
• Course Accreditation Accreditation for CBT training courses, offered to Course Directors at universities and training institutions seeking BABCP recognition of their programmes.
• Wellbeing Practitioner Registration Registration for Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWP), Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP), Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP), and Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (MHWP) on the CBT Register UK & Ireland. Application fee £45 plus annual maintenance £15.
• CBT Register UK & Ireland PSA-accredited public register of accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists, Supervisors, Trainers, and Registered Wellbeing Practitioners for the UK and Ireland, used by employers, insurers, and the public to verify practitioner credentials. Optional Find a Therapist listing £125.50/year.
• Annual Conference & CPD Events Annual Conference uniting CBT experts to showcase research and insights, plus ongoing CPD events and webinars for professional development. Group bookings and registration handled via [email protected].

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 250,000 website visitors annually
• +3 more outcomes

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Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MoU2 Signatory (Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2021BABCP is a signatory to the MoU2, a Memorandum of Understanding with all major psychological, psychotherapeutic and counselling organisations in the UK for the protection of the public through commitment to ending the practice of 'Conversion Therapy'. Any member alleged to carry out Conversion Therapy will be investigated and expelled if found to be the case.
• CiC WellbeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBABCP has partnered with CiC Wellbeing to provide confidential professional support to members and complainants involved in the complaints process. BABCP members can book a 50-minute professional support session to process the emotional impact of complaints and reflect on professional identity. Complainants can book a 30-minute wellbeing check-in session.
• Equality & Culture SIGcoreOthersThe Equality & Culture SIG collaborated on BABCP's EDI initiatives, including producing the BAME IAPT BABCP Positive Practice Guide and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Member Resources. This SIG has been instrumental in facilitating change and developing much-needed training resources.
• Women's Equality and Gender Diversity (WOMGEND) SIGcoreOthersWOMGEND SIG played a key role in encouraging BABCP to become a White Ribbon Supporter Organisation. The SIG developed resources and advocated for positive change in gender equality and diversity within the organisation.
• White RibbonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBABCP is a White Ribbon Supporter Organisation, committing to the prevention of male violence against women and girls. This aligns with BABCP's anti-discriminatory stance and zero tolerance policy for gender-based discrimination.
• Professional Standards Authority (PSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe CBT Register UK & Ireland is PSA-accredited, meaning it meets the PSA's standards for occupational regulation. This accreditation provides assurance to employers, insurers, and the public that practitioners listed on the register meet national standards.
• British Psychological Society (BPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPS and BABCP are the two approved bodies for Wellbeing Practitioner registration. PWPs have been required to register with BABCP or BPS since June 2022. CWPs and EMHPs since April 2024. BPS accreditation is one of the two recognised routes for Wellbeing Practitioner training course recognition.
• Higher Education England (HEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHEE approval (alongside BPS accreditation) is one of two recognised routes for Wellbeing Practitioner training course recognition. BABCP's Wellbeing Practitioner Registration accepts graduates from HEE Approved training courses or apprenticeships.

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Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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