MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

FULL THERAPY MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

These membership levels are for the College of Strategic Psychotherapists, Strategic Hypnotherapists, Clinical Hypnotherapists and for Gordian Therapists

Level 1  Accredited Member (Intern Level)

Accredited Members are recognized as fully qualified or professional practitioners within their field of practice.

• First Year Fee: $97. Subsequent Annual Fee: $197 per annum.
• Meet the education standard of the specific college or have completed an approved course
• Are in their first year of practice
• Must  complete 10 hours of supervision during this first year– 6 hours x Group and 4 hours x One on One one hour Sessions 
• Must complete 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development activity during this first year
  
• Must hold a current First Aid Certificate  – Either: HLTAID001, -002, -003 – OR –  HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (which will eventually replace the First Aid Certificate – HLTAID001, -002, -003 as they are phased out over time)
• Must hold a valid Working with Children or equivalent permit if working with children or the vulnerable
  
• Must have Professional and Practice insurance cover 

Level 2  Accredited Clinical Member

Accredited Clinical Members are experienced clinical professionals who are active in their field.  They are qualified in using strategic approaches.

• Annual Fee: – $197 per annum
• Meets the education standard of their specific college or has completed an approved course
• Has worked for more than 12 months in the field, and has logged over 500 hours of clinical practice as an Accredited Member 
• Must complete 18 hours of group supervision annually 
• Must complete 20 hours of CPD activity per year
• Must hold a current First Aid Certificate  – Either: HLTAID001, -002, -003 – OR –  HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (which will eventually replace the First Aid Certificate – HLTAID001, -002, -003  as they are phased out over time)
• Must hold a valid Working with Children or equivalent permit if working with children or the vulnerable
  
• Must have Professional and Practice insurance cover
  

FULL Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Based MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

Within ISPA,  NLP members are practitioners who combine NLP and strategic approaches when working with their clients. NLP practitioners can work within the therapeutic space but are more likely to focus on a recovery or coaching model.

Level 1:  Accredited NLP Practitioner

Accredited NLP Practitioners are members who are recognized as qualified within NLP – at level2.

• Annual Fee: –  $147 per annum
• Meets the education standard of the NLP College. The minimum standard is an NLP Practitioner Certification
• First year post graduation
  
• Must complete 10 hours supervision every year– 6 hours x Group and 4 hours x One on One Sessions 
• Must complete 20 hours of CPD activity every year
  
• Must hold a current First Aid Certificate  – Either: HLTAID001, -002, -003 – OR –  HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (which will eventually replace the First Aid Certificate – HLTAID001, -002, -003  as they are phased out over time)
• Must hold a valid Working with Children or equivalent permit if working with children or the vulnerable
  
• Must have Professional and Practice insurance cover 

Level 2:  Accredited NLP Psychotherapist

ISPA Accredited NLP Psychotherapists are recognized as fully qualified within the NLP field –  at Master Practitioners or level 3. They use strategic approaches with their clients.

• Annual Fee:-  $147 per annum
• Meets the education standard of the NLP College. This level requires a minimum of an NLP Master Practitioner Certification
• Has a minimum of 12 months of experience in the field
• Must complete 10 hours of supervision annually – 10 x Group Sessions
• Must complete 20 hours of CPD activity for the previous year
• Must hold a current First Aid Certificate  – Either: HLTAID001, -002, -003 – OR –  HLTAID011 Provide First Aid (which will eventually replace the First Aid Certificate – HLTAID001, -002, -003  as they are phased out over time)
• Must hold a valid Working with Children or equivalent permit if working with children or the vulnerable
  
• Must have Professional and Practice insurance cover.