Join BABCP
MEMBERSHIP of the BABCP - the lead organisation for CBT in the UK - is open to all.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK.
We have almost 7,000 members - including nurses, trainees, counsellors, psychologists and psychiatrists.
Our membership is growing rapidly as interest in CBT expands and the Government funds a £170 million network of centres.
The BABCP is the only organisation which accredits CBT therapists.
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT and costs from £23 for students, trainees and the unwaged.
- Join the BABCP:
- The national charity for Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- The BABCP is the only organisation in Britain which accredits CBT therapists
- Growing membership includes psychologists, psychiatrists, counsellors and nurse therapists
- A forum for discussion with CBT users, carers and researchers
- Up to £15,000 available in research grants
- A lively network of branches and special interest groups
- Free copies of CBT Today; a new e-journal, tCBT; and the ‘Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy' journal
- Annual and Spring conferences
- Latest job and training opportunities
- Discounts on publications and CBT
- Automatic membership of the European Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT).
Membership makes you part of the CBT community - whether you are a CBT user, a therapist or interested in mental health issues.
Before completing the membership forms, please read:
"Guidelines for Good Practice".
Online Membership Application Form .
Download Membership Application pdf
Replacement direct debit instruction form pdf
Overseas Members credit card authorisation form
Declaration for web submissions
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Direct Debit payments can only be made from a UK bank account.
BABCP annual membership runs for one year from the date that your application is processed. Renewal is from the first day of the following month and is automatic for those paying by direct debit, unless notification of cancellation is received at least four working days before the renewal date.
If you are paying by direct debit, you also have the option of paying by 12 monthly instalments provided that: (1) a valid DD Instruction is held by BABCP throughout the year and (2) the option is taken for the whole year. Monthly payments include an interest charge of 5% (APR 9.15%)
The subscription rates below are valid until 30th September 2009.
| Subscription Type | UK and Ireland | Outside UK & Ireland |
| Full Subscription paid by Cheque or Card | £60 | £68 |
| Full Subscription paid by Direct Debit | £52 | £60 |
| Reduced Rate Subscription for Students/Trainees by Cheque/Card | £26 | £36 |
| Reduced Rate Subscription for Students/Trainees by Direct Debit | £23 | £34 |
| Payment by monthly instalments - Direct Debit only | ||
| Full Subscription | £4.55 | £5.25 |
| Reduced Rate Subscription | £2.00 | £3.00 |
In the U.K., the Inland Revenue has agreed that subscriptions are allowable against income on tax returns. You can claim back the tax through your tax return OR you can take advantage of the Gift Aid Scheme to BABCP as a registered charity. BABCP can reclaim your tax on your behalf for the Research Fund. See the application form for further details
If you have any queries about membership please contact the BABCP office on 0161 797 4484 or email babcp@babcp.com
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