I chose the Counselling Society because it recognises that counselling is a vocation, and that the outcome of counselling depends in part on the personal qualities of the counsellor.

“I'm concerned about regulation - I'm glad the CS can help me with this important issue.”

“I appreciate the low cost approach to professional membership, and that accreditation assessment’s free.”

“I wish that there was more choice for counsellors.”

As someone who’s looked into accreditation and found it confusing, I applied to the CS because they take into account the personal quality aspect.

“Like lots of people in the field, I work part time and do a lot of volunteer work.  I know I’m a good counsellor, and I’m grateful for a scheme that’s flexible and allows people like me to accredit.”

”The Counselling Society promised to help me gain clients – and their website has definitely worked for me.”

“I’ve never agreed with all the different grades of membership on offer from different bodies.  The public just needs to know that I am safe and competent to practice – that’s what a professional body should help with.”

I like the fact that membership means your views are taken into account, and that the CS is run by counsellors like myself.

The quotations above are all from counsellors who have chosen the Counselling Society as their new professional “home.”