Work for UKCP

The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is the UK’s leading professional body for the education, training and accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. We have over 11,000 individual members and 75 training and accrediting organisations.

You can learn about our vision, purpose, mission, and objectives here.

At UKCP, we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels appreciated and respected and has the same opportunities to thrive. As an organisation, we strive to improve access to high-quality psychotherapy and uphold the highest professional standards.

We foster a caring and supportive culture where employees can openly share feedback and contribute to organisational development. Regular team days, all-staff meetings and a dedicated staff forum enable collaboration and continuous learning among colleagues. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring that our workforce reflects the diversity of our community.

Staff working at UKCP enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

25 days annual leave, plus 8 days bank holidays
additional leave during the office closure in December
pension scheme - 8% employer contribution and salary sacrifice option
occupational sick pay
occupational maternity pay
flexible working hours and hybrid working
learning and development opportunities
eye care policy
interest-free season ticket loans
cycle to work scheme.

Vacancies

Volunteer opportunities

Professional standards manager

We are looking for a professional standards manager to join our team and support the operation of UKCP’s Complaints and Conduct Process (CCP).

Membership COmmittee chair

Are you an experienced UKCP registrant passionate about upholding professional standards? We're seeking a skilled chair to lead our Membership Committee.