Become a Member

There are two membership types:- General Member and Accredited Member.

General membership

Category A

Persons who do not practice psychotherapy but who support the Aims and Objectives of the Institute.

Applicants applying under this category must send an accompanying letter explaining their interest in joining the Hallam Institute, and a personal reference from a professional or someone of standing in the community stating that they have a serious interest in, but do not practice psychotherapy. Applicants may be invited to an informal interview.

Category B

Practising psychotherapists holding UKCP registration through another organisation.

Applicants applying under this category must send a photocopy of their current UKCP registration together with details of their member organisation and section.

Category C

Persons supporting the Aims and Objectives of the Institute, who may be qualified and practising in a core profession or associated area to psychotherapy.

Applicants applying under this category must send an accompanying letter explaining their interest in joining the Hallam Institute and a personal reference from a professional or someone of standing in the community, stating that they are practising in a core profession or associated area to psychotherapy. Applicants may be invited to an informal interview.

For all categories of General membership there is an administration fee and a small membership subscription. In the event of an unsuccessful application, the fee will be returned to you.

Accredited membership

Accredited psychotherapists are trained and experienced practitioners working within a psychoanalytical framework.  They may also have some additional expertise in other approaches or specialisms, and have typically practiced in public and private settings with a range of clients.

Accredited members are bound by the Code of Ethics of the Institute and of the UKCP and support practise that is sensitive to culture, diversity and difference.

For Accredited Membership there is an £250.00 fee to cover administration and interview costs, which must be sent with the application documents. If membership is confirmed, the yearly subscription fee for accredited membership of the Hallam Institute is currently £180.00.  The UKCP Registration is then available by separate application to UKCP. and runs from 1st October to 30th September.

If you would like information and/or a membership pack, please contact the administrator at admin@hallaminstitute.org.