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Simply download the form using the link below
2 Read the explanatory notes on page 1 of the form
3 Fill in on screen (using Frequently Asked Questions
below for queries)
4 Once done, print it out and send it in to us with
a cheque for your fee and photocopies of your insurance, diploma and
accreditation certificates
Please note: You can either work online or right click (mac: ctrl+click)
to download the file to your computer.
The file is in pdf format which is readable using the free download
for PC or Mac, Adobe Reader
1 Q: Who can become a member?
A: Membership is open to anybody interested in counselling or psychotherapy
but only qualified counsellors can be listed in our directory.
2 Q: How do I apply for membership?
A: Download a copy of the application form from this website here
- or send your address with your request for a printed copy to membership@sussex-counselling.co.uk
or ring the information line tel. 01273 732900. Fill in the form on
your computer before printing it off and posting with your cheque to:
Membership, Sussex Counselling, PO Box 71, Hassocks, W Sussex BN6 0BR.
3 Q: Why have you changed the procedure
so that we have to send in typed forms this year?
A: In order to continue cutting out potential pitfalls such as misreading
handwriting or any other ambiguity around the content of your application
it will be far clearer to process applications if we receive typed copy.
This should also ensure that counsellors automatically retain a copy
for their records instead of having to photocopy a written form for
future reference.
4 Q: Who is eligible to be listed in the
directory?
A: Only members who are fully qualified counsellors (to at least Diploma
level from an accredited centre or equivalent) can be included in the
printed or website directory. You also need to show evidence that you
are being fully supervised, are a member of BACP or UKCP (as well as
Sussex Counselling) and have professional insurance cover.
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5 Q: How much does it cost?
A: Annual membership of Sussex Counselling from 1 April to 31 March
is £25 (students £15, unwaged £10, non-BACP/UKCP members
£30, organisations £32). Entry in the printed directory
only is £40 and the website only is £20 or £50 for
both. All subscriptions are due for renewal on 1 April each year.
6 Q: What happens if I am eligible for
accreditation or waiting to hear about my accreditation application?
A: You may use some of the space in Additional Information
to mention you have applied for accreditation. If you have not received
confirmation of your accreditation so you are unable to send us the
certificate or a confirmation letter from the accrediting body by 1
May, then we will not be able to list you as accredited in the printed
Directory.
7 Q: What do you mean by practice location?
A: This refers to the actual, physical space where you see clients.
You cannot list the surrounding areas from where you draw your clients
so should just list the city/town/village where your room is. This keeps
the directory as concise as possible and avoids confusion by reducing
the need for cross-referencing.
8 Q: What happens if I realise I have made
a mistake or need to change the details on my application form after
I have posted it?
A: If you realise there is something missing or wrong about your application
then you should contact Membership (email membership@sussex-counselling.co.uk
or ring 01273 732900 to leave a message). Likewise if there is a problem
with your application you will be contacted directly by the Directory
Administrator.
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9 Q: Why do I have to fill out the whole
form again each year instead of just letting you know about any changes?
A: To ensure clarity and to cut down on potential mistakes all forms
need to be filled in as new each year. Photocopies from last year’s
directory with hand written amendments or notes instructing us to print
as last year with the following changes will not be accepted.
10 Q: Why do I have to send in copies of
my insurance and accreditation or reaccreditation every year?
A: In the interests of transparency and in accordance with good practice
we need to know that all counsellors have appropriate insurance in place
to cover their work. If the counsellor has attained accreditation and
advertises themselves as being accredited then we need to see proof
so that clients and colleagues are not misled.
11 Q: If I enclose a stamped addressed
envelope with my application form when will I receive my receipt to
know my application form has safely arrived?
A: All proofs of receipt will be sent out to you by 6 May. If you do
not hear anything by this date then please contact Membership.
12 Q: When is the directory published?
A: The printed and website directory is launched each year at the beginning
of July at the Sussex Counselling Annual General Meeting. For the printed
version, entries must be received by the Directory Administrator before
31 March with the correct payment and relevant documents.
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13 Q: Can I go on the website directory
immediately?
A: Entries to the website directory can be accepted at any time during
the year but the £20 fee will only cover the remaining months
until the following June. Completed forms and the fee should be sent
to the Membership Secretary. Your entry will appear within a month.
14 Q: Can I change my website entry during
the year?
A: Changes or additions can be made to your listing on the website at
any time for a fee of £5. Please send details in writing to the
Membership Secretary with your cheque made payable to Sussex Counselling.
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