Association Française de Thérapie Comportementale et Cognitive (AFTCC)

What Association Française de Thérapie Comportementale et Cognitive (AFTCC) does

AFTCC (Association Française de Thérapie Comportementale et Cognitive) is a French Loi 1901 non-profit professional association dedicated to the practice, teaching, and research of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT/TCC) in France. Headquartered at 3 rue Gazan in the 14th arrondissement of Paris, the association has operated continuously since approximately 1952, evidenced by the 54th edition of its annual congress scheduled for December 2026. It serves primarily psychologists, alongside psychiatrists, psychotherapists, and psychology students, while its public-facing therapist directory also serves patients seeking CBT care. The organization is governed by elected instances with a small secretariat (limited telephone hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays) and operates under GDPR/CNIL data protection compliance and Qualiopi training quality certification.

AFTCC's core product offering is a multi-touchpoint professional ecosystem rather than a single software platform. It comprises: (1) Qualiopi-certified CBT training programs structured around Modules 1, 2, and 3 plus complementary workshops and intra-company (corporate) training, delivered via a web-based registration platform at formation.aftcc.org; (2) two scientific publications — the peer-reviewed Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (JBCT) published in partnership with Elsevier Masson, and the newly launched French-language Revue Études & Pratiques TCC (É&PTCC); (3) an annual congress circuit including the AFTCC national congress (54th edition, December 10-12, 2026, Maison de la Chimie, Paris 7ème), the JRTCC French-language research conference, and participation in the EABCT European congress; (4) the public Annuaire des thérapeutes, a searchable therapist directory providing patient-to-member referral flow; and (5) the GIE (Groupes d'Intérêt et d'Étude) thematic special interest groups (Couple, Enfants Adolescents, and others). The association is supported by an affiliated network of 15+ Regional CBT Associations, patient associations, and partnerships with adjacent bodies (AlETCC, AFSCC, ADTCCF, ADEP).

The revenue model is a hybrid association/professional services construct with no disclosed figures: recurring annual membership subscriptions; professional services revenue from training modules, workshops, and intra-company training; professional services revenue from congress registration fees; and licensing/royalty revenue from JBCT publication via Elsevier Masson. Distribution is community-led and primarily domestic (France) with European continental reach through EABCT. Marketing channels include the aftcc.org website, news and bibliography blogs, classifieds/announcements, congress events, and embedded YouTube patient-education content. The association holds registered trademarks on 'AFTCC' and 'JBCT', and operates a standard web technology stack (Odoo CMS, Google Analytics, YouTube, Calendly, Zoom) with no proprietary AI, mobile application, or API surface.

Name

Association Française de Thérapie Comportementale et Cognitive (AFTCC)

Legal name

Association Française de Thérapie Comportementale et Cognitive

Website

https://aftcc.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AFTCC is a French Loi 1901 non-profit professional association, founded circa 1952, dedicated to cognitive behavioral therapy. It serves psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists through certified training programs, two scientific journals, an annual congress, and a public therapist directory.

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Product category

Professional Association Services for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Professional training programs
• Mental health association
• Scientific journal publishing
• Continuing professional education

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees providing access to member benefits, resources, and reduced congress registration rates.
2. Professional Training Programs: Revenue from Modules 1, 2, and 3 training courses, workshops, and complementary training modules for mental health professionals seeking CBT certification.
3. Annual Congress: Registration fees for the annual AFTCC Congress, with the 54th congress scheduled for December 10-12, 2026 at Maison de la Chimie, Paris.
4. Scientific Publications: Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (JBCT) and Revue Études & Pratiques TCC publications, available through Elsevier Masson.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

AFTCC is a French non-profit professional association that delivers a complete CBT professional services ecosystem: paid Qualiopi-certified training programs (Modules 1, 2, 3 plus complementary workshops and intra-company training), peer-reviewed scientific publications (JBCT in partnership with Elsevier Masson and the Revue Études & Pratiques TCC launched in 2025), an annual congress circuit (AFTCC and JRTCC), a public searchable therapist directory, GIE thematic special interest groups, professional membership, and continuing education resources. Revenue is generated from membership subscriptions, training fees, congress registrations, and journal licensing.

Product overview

AFTCC is a professional association (association loi 1901) founded by doctors and psychologists promoting the practice, teaching, and research of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT/TCC) in France. The organization provides a comprehensive ecosystem for CBT professionals consisting of: two peer-reviewed journals (Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy in partnership with Elsevier, and the French-language Revue Études & Pratiques TCC), accredited training programs (Modules 1-3 plus complementary workshops) with Qualiopi certification, annual congresses (AFTCC congress and EABCT), a searchable therapist directory, special interest groups (GIE) on various CBT topics, and a curated bibliography of CBT resources. The association also maintains a public-facing FAQ explaining CBT to patients and publishes announcements for professional opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (JBCT): Peer-reviewed scientific journal published in partnership with Elsevier Masson SAS, covering behavioral and cognitive therapy research.
• Études & Pratiques TCC

Products and services

• Formations TCC (CBT Certification Training Modules 1, 2, 3) Qualiopi-certified structured CBT certification program for mental health professionals consisting of three progressive modules (Modules 1, 2, 3) covering cognitive behavioral therapy foundations and practice, with annual intake cycles.
• Ateliers 2026 (Complementary Workshops and Modules) Specialized CBT workshops and complementary training modules supplementing the core Modules 1-3 program, targeting mental health professionals seeking advanced or thematic CBT skills.
• Formation Intra (Intra-Company CBT Training) Contracted on-site or group CBT training delivered to healthcare institutions, clinics, hospitals, and clinical teams that need scalable in-house CBT training for their staff.
• 54ème Congrès de l'AFTCC (54th Annual Congress) Annual flagship scientific congress of AFTCC for CBT professionals featuring conferences, workshops, and clinical exchanges; AFTCC members receive reduced registration rates.
• JRTCC 2026 (French-language CBT Research Conference) French-language AFTCC conference dedicated to CBT research and practice, complementing the annual congress with a research-focused track for clinicians and researchers.
• Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (JBCT) Peer-reviewed scientific journal publishing CBT research, distributed in partnership with Elsevier Masson on the EM-Consulte platform, available to AFTCC members and institutional subscribers.
• Revue Études & Pratiques TCC (É&PTCC) French-language scientific journal of AFTCC connecting CBT research and clinical practice, publishing case studies, epistemological analyses, and clinical reflections to valorize French-language CBT scholarship.
• AFTCC Professional Membership (Adhésion) Annual membership subscription granting mental health professionals access to member-only resources, scientific publications, reduced congress fees, professional networking, and listing in the public therapist directory.
• Annuaire des Thérapeutes (Therapist Directory) Public-facing searchable online directory of AFTCC-member CBT therapists, accessible to patients seeking verified CBT practitioners across France by name or location.

Quantifiable outcome

• Published scientific research through JBCT journal and Revue Études & Pratiques TCC

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EABCT (European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFTCC is a member of EABCT, participating in annual European congresses and collaborating on international CBT research and training standards. The 56th EABCT Congress is scheduled for September 16-19, 2026 in Brussels.
• Elsevier MassoncoreTechnology or IntegrationScientific publisher of the Journal of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy (JBCT), Volume 33 and ongoing volumes, published under Elsevier Masson SAS copyright.
• Elsevier MassoncoreTechnology or IntegrationJBCT publishes peer-reviewed research including student mental health, suicidal behavior, digital psychiatry, and cognitive behavioral therapy interventions.
• Maison de la Chimie (Conference Venue)minorOthersPrestigious Paris venue hosting the 54th AFTCC Congress December 10-12, 2026 in Paris 7ème arrondissement.
• AlETCC (Association Lilloise des Etudiants en Thérapies Cognitives et Comportementales)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent association organizing educational events including the 5th Study Day on CBT for children and adolescents (May 2023) at Université de Lille.
• Regional CBT Associations (Associations Régionales de TCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 15+ regional associations across France affiliated with AFTCC for localized professional development and community building.
• GIE (Groupes d'Intérêt et d'Etude)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThematic interest and study groups including GIE Couple, GIE Enfants Adolescents, and others advancing specialized CBT research and practice.
• Patient Associations (Associations de Patients)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated patient organizations providing support and resources for individuals seeking CBT treatment.
• AFSCC (Association Francophone pour la Therapie d'Acceptation et d'Engagement)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACT-focused association organizing January 2023 training days in Paris with experiential and creative workshops.
• ADTCCF (Association pour le Développement de la Thérapie Cognitive et Comportementale de Couple et Familles)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized association focused on couple and family CBT, organizing webinars and workshops including the 2026 couple therapy webinar cycle.
• ADEP (Association pour le Développement de l'Evaluation en Psychopathologie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization providing training on diagnostic instruments including MINI-S (Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview) validated for DSM-5.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT): European umbrella organization for CBT associations; AFTCC is a member society and they jointly run the EABCT annual congress. Closest continental-level peer in scope and mission.
• Society of Clinical Psychology (APA Division 12): APA division promoting evidence-based treatments including CBT, with journals, task forces, and dissemination of treatment protocols. Broader scientific society with overlapping training and publication mission.

Direct peers

• Société Française de Psychothérapie (SFP): French psychotherapy professional society competing for the same psychologist/psychiatrist member base in France with a broader psychotherapeutic orientation. Domestic competitive overlap with AFTCC.
• Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT): Leading US professional association for CBT, with an annual convention, peer-reviewed journals (Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Therapy and Research), and accreditation programs. Closest structural analog to AFTCC at a national level.
• British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP): UK national CBT association with membership, practitioner accreditation, training, and an annual conference structure. Direct national-level peer with comparable scope to AFTCC.

Emerging players

• Association Francophone pour la Thérapie d'Acceptation et d'Engagement (AFSCC): French-speaking ACT-focused association named as a partner in the AFTCC source data. Represents an adjacent CBT-adjacent modality competing for the same professional audience in France.

Regional players

• Australian Association for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (AACBT): National CBT association in Australia offering accreditation, conferences, and member services. Structurally similar to AFTCC at a national level, though geographically separate.
• Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies (CACBT): Canadian national CBT association with accreditation, annual conference, and member directory. Comparable in scale and operating model to AFTCC, but serving a different geography.

Market position

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