United Kingdom Association for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners (AHPP)

Description

The United Kingdom Association for Humanistic Psychology Practitioners Ltd started in 1980 as a national accreditation organisation for all practitioners who use Humanistic Psychology in their work. UKAHPP is an independent member organisation of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and the UK Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (UKRCP).
UKAHPP works to advance the diversity of practices and theories of humanistic psychology and so support individuals to grow and realise their own unique potential.
It is the professional association for all those who apply the theories of humanistic psychology in their work.
It aims to increase understanding of and access to humanistic psychology in all walks of life and keep people informed through supporting practitioners and wider groups to develop and maintain high standards of ethics and practice.

Member benefits

independent accreditation of humanistic psychology practitioners
maintenance and publication of a register of humanistic practitioners
continual development and maintenance of rigorous humanistic accreditation criteria and procedures
development, maintenance and application of ethical standards and codes of practice which are protective of both client and practitioner
mutual support activities such as regional groups, buddy schemes, discussion area on website, ethical guidance
organization of workshops, conferences and seminars
promotion of member activities through publication on the website and mailings
publication of newsletters, articles and books
provision of information to members about developments in humanistic psychology and matters relevant to their interests and practice
provision of information to the general public and to official bodies
liaison with allied health professional bodies on policy and initiatives relating to the future of humanistic psychology