National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists

19/11/2025

Men’s mental health deserves far more space than it often receives. So many carry their struggles quietly, feeling the pressure to cope alone. Silence isn’t strength. Connection is.

Sharing this today because awareness is only the beginning. What truly matters is creating environments where men feel able to speak, be heard, and be supported without judgement.

19/11/2025

The landscape of therapeutic practice is shifting, and 2026 will bring new pressures and expectations for practitioners across the field.

Therapists tell us they are navigating a profession that is evolving faster than the structures designed to support it. This is not a reflection of poor practice. It is a reflection of a sector in transition.

Some therapists are working with fuller caseloads and greater emotional demand.
Some are developing their visibility and confidence in a crowded field.
Many continue to invest in extensive training and CPD, yet feel unsure how best to position their work within an evolving professional landscape.

These experiences are being echoed internationally.
Research across the profession shows that therapists often face high emotional demand, limited reflective space and increasing workload pressures, all of which can affect long-term sustainability if not balanced with adequate structure and support (Van Hoy and Rzeszutek, 2022; Delgadillo et al., 2023).

These are not personal shortcomings. They are the natural pressures of a profession adapting to new realities.

Why this matters
When therapists have space, clarity and support, the public receives steadier, safer and more effective care. Practitioner wellbeing and public protection are deeply connected.

NCIP’s role
As we look ahead to 2026, NCIP remains committed to strengthening the frameworks that protect practitioners and the people they serve.
A credible professional home.
A reflective community.
Standards that align with real-world practice.
Support that upholds the long-term sustainability of the profession.

We would value hearing your perspective.
What pressures do you foresee as we move into 2026
What supports make the greatest difference in your work

Your insight helps shape the future direction of our field.

If you are a psychotherapist, counsellor or hypnotherapist ready for a professional home that reflects the realities of modern practice, our doors are open.

18/11/2025

Today our CEO, Emma Garrick, spoke at the PSA Research Conference on a subject our profession can no longer ignore: AI, mental health, and the ethics of emerging dependencies.

The engagement in the room showed how ready the sector is for this conversation. Colleagues across regulation, research, and practice voiced the same concerns we are seeing in real time.

Thank you to the Professional Standards Authority for creating space for this work.

NCIP will continue to lead on safe, ethical, and evidence informed standards as AI evolves and the public seek support in new ways.

We will also be sharing details of a new research project that aims to strengthen national understanding of how the public are already using AI for their mental wellbeing. This will be announced soon.

17/11/2025

The future of our profession depends on how we train the next generation.

When you teach future practitioners to think rather than simply follow, you are shaping the kind of professionals the public can trust.

If that is the heart of your training, NCIP is where your work belongs.

If you want to understand exactly how NCIP supports high quality training, professional credibility and PSA alignment, comment “Trainer” and I will send you the prospectus.

09/11/2025

You hold others with care, but who holds you to your professional standard?

For therapists, counsellors and hypnotherapists who balance warmth with clear professional boundaries. You know that genuine care requires structure, reflection and accountability.

At NCIP, we honour professionals who embody calm integrity and lifelong learning. Skill and compassion belong together.

Join us in the professional home for those who practise with purpose and heart.

Come and meet other practitioners who are just like you!

https://www.the-ncip.org/membership

10/10/2025

Integrity recognised. Progress confirmed.

We’re pleased to share that the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has published its decision confirming that the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP) has provisionally met Standard One - the first stage in the PSA’s accreditation process.

This outcome means that the PSA recognises NCIP as an organisation acting in the public interest, with the governance, structure, and direction required to progress toward full accreditation.

It’s not the finish line, but it’s a meaningful step.
It reflects the dedication of our members, the care with which they practise, and the integrity that underpins our shared profession.

We’ll continue working carefully toward Standards Two to Nine by January 2026, maintaining the same steady focus that has brought us here.

You can read the PSA’s full report here:
👉https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/sites/default/files/attachments/NCIP%20Standard%20One%20Provisional%20Outcome%202025.pdf

11/05/2025

Every day, we speak to practitioners who have been made to feel like their path isn’t ‘enough’.

Not clinical enough. Not academic enough. Not traditional enough.

But here’s the truth:

✔ Your qualifications are valid.
✔ Your experience is valid.
✔ Your work changes lives.

You are not less than because your training followed a different route.
You are not behind because you didn’t tick someone else’s boxes.

At NCIP, we don’t just recognise diverse pathways - we assess them rigorously and value them deeply.

💡 Our Registrar verifies every qualification.
💡 We ensure ongoing supervision and high professional standards.
💡 We stand for integrative, real-world practice.

Because the world needs skilled therapists.
Not more hoops to jump through.

💙 If you’re ready to feel respected, not restricted - join us.

06/04/2025

Unsure of how to promote yourself? Become a master of private marketing.

You’re not “selling yourself”—you’re offering healing, transformation, and safety in a noisy world.

Marketing your private practice isn’t about gimmicks. It’s about clarity, connection, and confidence. And like therapy, it’s a skill you can learn—with support.

At NCIP, we specialise in helping therapists grow not just clinically, but confidently—as thriving professionals running meaningful businesses.

🌱 Keep evolving, inside and out.
💼 Your private practice is your purpose in action.
✨ Be seen. Be heard. Be trusted.

You already have the heart. Let’s build the strategy.

👉 Join the only specialist membership organisation built for private practice therapists: https://www.the-ncip.org/membership

05/04/2025

🩹 Treating trauma requires specialised, compassionate, and often creative therapeutic techniques. Whether you're using EMDR, somatic experiencing, parts work, or integrative approaches, it's vital to meet clients where they are and honour their pace.

💬 What methods have made the biggest difference in your trauma work? Are there tools or techniques you return to again and again? Let’s come together to share insights, support one another, and keep learning.

✨ As a therapist, you're never alone in this journey. The NCIP is here to support your growth and provide access to resources, peer connection, and expert guidance.

🔗 Visit the NCIP website to explore trauma-related training, articles, and more: https://www.the-ncip.org/

04/04/2025

📚 Continuous learning is key to maintaining a high standard of care. As professionals, we know that staying current in our field is essential to providing the best possible service to those we work with. Whether it's attending workshops, reading the latest research, or connecting with others in the field, professional development helps us grow and adapt to new challenges.

What resources do you rely on to stay up-to-date and expand your knowledge? Let’s share recommendations and support each other’s growth in this ever-evolving field! Explore helpful tools, courses, and more on the NCIP website. Together, we can continue to enhance our skills and make a positive impact. 🌱

Explore more: https://www.the-ncip.org/member

18/03/2025

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18/03/2025

✨ Empathy begins with you. ✨

As therapists, we hold space for others—but do we offer ourselves the same compassion? Personal and professional growth go hand in hand, and true empathy starts within. Be gentle with your own heart, nurture your well-being, and invest in your development.

Join the National Council for Integrative Psychotherapists (NCIP)—the only specialist membership organisation for therapists in private practice. Surround yourself with a community that values both your clients’ progress and your own.

💙 Prioritise yourself. Evolve your practice.

Become an NCIP member today: https://www.the-ncip.org/membership