Registrant Information

Let's work together - a video prepared by the Professional Standards Authority

The Professional Standards Authority has produced this video about the Accredited Registers Programme - 'Let's work together'.

COSCA's Education and Training Standards for Registrants on the COSCA Register

COSCA requires its registrants to  have satisfactorily completed a thorough and rigorous professional training, geared to ensure fitness to practise and we follow a competency-based approach to outcomes. Information included in this document are the standards required for each registrant category, COSCA validation system, core counselling competencies.

Guidelines to Registrants on the Accredited Registers Programme

Registrants on the COSCA Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority) require to use the Accredited Registers logo on their publicity material, etc. This document gives guidance on the PSA programme.

Mandatory Listing of COSCA Registrants - COSCA Policy

The COSCA policy on mandatory registration of eligible COSCA members.

Opting out of Mandatory Listing/Registration - COSCA Policy

The COSCA policy on opting out of mandatory registration on the COSCA Register and listing on the COSCA Directory of Accredited Trainers.

Profile of COSCA Registrant Form

This form should be completed and returned to COSCA when registrants wish to update their profile on the Register.

Statutory and Health Care Professional Body Registers

Registrants on the COSCA Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists may also be listed on statutory and healthcare professional body registers.