UKCP Registration Through UKATA
UKCP Registration Through UKATA
UKATA is an Organisational Member of UKCP (the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy). This membership allows us to place suitably trained members of UKATA on the UKCP Register of Adult Psychotherapists or the UKCP Directory of Supervisors.
UKCP Register of Adult Psychotherapists
UKATA has two routes to UKCP Adult Psychotherapy registration. Both are for members who have undertaken training in one of our Registered Training Establishments (RTEs). Full details of each route, and how to apply, are in our Guidance for Applicants (see downloads below).
Please note, UKCP registration is only valid with ongoing active UKATA membership.
1. CTA Route
For UKATA members who have trained at an RTE to complete the European Association of Transactional Analysis (EATA) qualification of Certified Transactional Analyst using the UKATA Training Handbook. The handbook can be found [here], along with information about the steps candidates need to gain both CTA and UKCP registration simultaneously.
2. Case Study Route (changed October 2026)
Since October 2026, if you are taking the Case Study route, you work towards a Master’s level (Level 7) qualification in Adult Psychotherapy through your RTE. The requirements for this qualification match the UKCP requirements for registration as an adult psychotherapist. The route includes a written assessment (including a client case study) and an oral assessment, held by your RTE. Your RTE manages this entire process and awards you the qualification. You then apply to UKATA to be placed on the UKCP register (see further below).
How to apply
Once you have qualified through the Case Study route, send a copy of your certificate and the application form to office@ukata.org, and pay a small fee. We will check that you are a current member and up to date with your membership fees, and carry out an ethics check, before putting you forward to UKCP for registration as an Adult Psychotherapist.
UKCP Supervisors Register
UKATA members who hold the qualification of CTA(P) and who complete the EATA Training Endorsement Workshop, gaining the qualification of Provisional Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (Psychotherapy) (PTSTA-P), can be placed by UKATA on the UKCP Supervision Directory, provided they are already UKCP Adult Psychotherapy Registrants via UKATA.
Downloads
If you have any questions, please either contact your RTE or contact UKATA at office@ukata.org.
In very exceptional circumstances, UKATA may consider applications for UKCP registration from individuals who have not trained at a UKATA Registered Training Establishment (RTE). Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact TASC at tasc@ukata.org if you'd like to discuss your circumstances.