IAEBP - Membership Terms

Last updated: June 2026

1. Introduction

These Membership Terms govern your membership of the International Association of Evidence Based Psychotherapy (IAEBP). They should be read alongside our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Code of Practice and Ethics, which are available on our website at iaebp.com.

By completing a membership application and proceeding to payment, you agree to these Membership Terms.

2. Membership Year

Our membership year runs from 1st August to 31st July.

3. Auto-Renewal

The IAEBP operates an automatic renewal process. Once you have completed your application and chosen your membership level, this will remain in place until you cancel.

Your membership auto-renews annually. Your payment card will be charged automatically each year.
You will be notified at least 14 days before each renewal charge, giving you the option to cancel before the payment is taken.

4. Cooling-Off Period

If you are signing up online for the first time, you have a 14-day cooling-off period from the date of purchase during which you may cancel for a full refund under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

5. Cancellation

You may cancel your membership at any time by giving one month's written notice.

Refunds will be calculated on a pro-rata basis for each full remaining month of the membership year.
On cancellation, your directory listing will be removed immediately.

To cancel, please contact us at info@iaebp.com.

6. Membership Levels and Fees

Full details of the criteria for each membership level are set out on our Membership Criteria and Standards page.

Standard Member — £90 per year

Open to any person who has fulfilled the following criteria:

Passed the HCB/Successful Hypnotherapy Diploma Course or a course that meets or exceeds the same criteria.
Undergone (or will undergo) a full course of Personal Therapy to a satisfactory conclusion.
Undertaken at least 14 hours of ongoing training (CPD) in the last twelve months, on any appropriate course (hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, counselling or CBT).
Undertaken at least 8 hours of Personal and Professional Support (supervision). Hours can be accrued at regional meetings or through use of the online forum, but at least 50% (4 hours) must be one-to-one support (face-to-face, phone or video call).
Holds a current enhanced DBS check (this can be obtained through the IAEBP if needed).

Accredited Member — £90 per year

Open to any IAEBP Member who has fulfilled the following criteria:

Passed the HCB/Successful Hypnotherapy Diploma Course or a course that meets or exceeds the same criteria.
Undergone (or will undergo) a full course of Personal Therapy to a satisfactory conclusion.
Undertaken at least 28 hours of ongoing training (CPD) in the last twelve months, on any appropriate course (hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, counselling or CBT).
Undertaken at least 12 hours of Personal and Professional Support (supervision). Hours can be accrued at regional meetings or through use of the online forum, but at least 50% (6 hours) must be one-to-one support (face-to-face, phone or video call).
Holds a current enhanced DBS check.

Student Member — £25 per year

Open to any person who is currently studying a course which meets IAEBP criteria for full membership upon completion. Details of applicable courses can be obtained by emailing info@iaebp.com.

Associate Member — £45 per year

Open to all qualified practitioners who are not currently practising but wish to remain informed and be part of the IAEBP community. Prior qualification should meet IAEBP criteria and may be requested for verification.

Fellow

Fellowship is awarded by nomination only, in recognition of outstanding contribution to evidence-based psychotherapy and/or to the IAEBP. Fellows are nominated by the Council of Management. Fellowship is not available through application.

7. Membership Declaration

By applying for membership, you undertake as follows:

(i) Never to offer to help another person through the use of Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy or Psychotherapy, whether on the payment of monies or otherwise, unless first having in force an insurance against Professional Malpractice negotiated with an Insurance House of standing and repute.

(ii) To discharge each client from treatment at the earliest possible opportunity consistent with their good care.

(iii) Never to use hypnotic or post-hypnotic suggestion in an attempt to alleviate pain in another, unless each such procedure has been approved by a qualified Medical Practitioner.

(iv) Never knowingly to use hypnotic or post-hypnotic suggestion in any form or manner so as to be likely to bring discredit upon the use of Hypnosis as an aid to Therapy.

(v) Never to be involved in any Stage Performance where Hypnosis is used to provide solely a form of public amusement.

(vi) To keep any interest in, or investigation of, the paranormal as totally separate from any work of Therapy using Hypnosis.

(vii) At all times when using Hypnosis, Hypnotherapy or Psychotherapy, to exercise a diligent duty of care towards others.

8. Membership Criteria Declaration

By applying for membership, you declare that you have:

Completed an appropriate qualification in your chosen field of psychotherapy.
Completed the required amount of CPD hours for your chosen level of membership.
An enhanced DBS check in place.
Appropriate insurance for the work you are carrying out.

You understand that whilst you are not required to list details at the point of application, you may at any time be audited by the IAEBP and requested to provide evidence of the above criteria. You will ensure you maintain an accurate record of your qualifications, CPD, DBS and insurance at all times.

9. Annual Compliance Declaration

As part of your ongoing membership, you are required to complete an Annual Compliance Declaration each year. This is separate from your auto-renewal payment.

60 days before your renewal date: you will receive an email with a link to complete your Annual Compliance Declaration.
If the declaration is not completed within 30 days, your directory listing will be hidden until it is submitted.
The declaration covers: CPD hours, professional indemnity insurance, DBS status, and agreement to the current IAEBP Code of Practice and Ethics.

Your directory listing requires both active payment and a completed annual declaration. Payment alone does not guarantee a directory listing.

10. Criminal Record Disclosure

As part of the membership application and renewal process, you are required to declare criminal convictions or cautions that are not protected or filtered under the relevant disclosure laws in your jurisdiction.

Depending on where you have lived or trained, different legal frameworks may apply (including, but not limited to, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 in the UK, Garda vetting legislation in Ireland, and equivalent rehabilitation or disclosure systems in other jurisdictions).

Where applicable, you are not required to disclose convictions that are legally considered "spent" or "filtered," except where the role or context is exempt from this protection under applicable law (for example, work involving children or vulnerable adults).

An enhanced criminal record check (or equivalent disclosure process in your jurisdiction) will be required as part of the membership process.

Disclosure of a conviction will not automatically prevent membership — each case will be considered on its individual merits.

11. Fitness to Practise

You are required to declare whether there is anything that may currently affect your fitness to practise safely and effectively. This information will be treated in strict confidence and disclosure will not automatically prevent membership.

12. Professional Complaints

You are required to declare whether there are any open or confirmed complaints against you through a professional body. Disclosure will not automatically prevent membership — each case will be considered on its individual merits.

13. Directory Listing

Full members receive a listing on the IAEBP therapist directory on the website.

Once you have completed your membership application, you will be given a link to your Directory Listing Editor.
You can update your listing details at any time by logging into your IAEBP member account at iaebp.com.
Your listing will include a web link from the IAEBP website to your own website. We encourage you to link back to iaebp.com from your own website.
Your website should comply with Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) guidelines to be eligible for a web link.
Your directory listing requires both active payment and a completed Annual Compliance Declaration (see Section 9).
On cancellation of your membership, your directory listing will be removed immediately.

14. Code of Practice and Ethics

All members agree to adhere to the IAEBP Code of Practice and Ethics, which is available on our website. Breach of the Code may result in action under the IAEBP Complaints Procedure, up to and including termination of membership.

15. Data Protection

The IAEBP collects and processes your personal data for the purposes of managing your membership, maintaining the therapist directory, and fulfilling our obligations as a professional body.

Data we collect and why:

Contact details: to communicate with you about your membership.
Criminal conviction data: to assess suitability for membership.
Fitness to practise information: to ensure safe practice standards.
Professional complaint information: to assess suitability for membership.
Practice details: to display your listing in the therapist directory.
Payment details: processed securely by Wix Payments on our behalf.

Legal basis for processing:

Contract: processing necessary to manage your membership.
Legitimate interest: maintaining professional standards.
Consent: for directory listing and marketing communications.

Special category data (health information and criminal conviction data) is processed under Article 9(2)(g) UK GDPR — substantial public interest in maintaining standards of competence and conduct for health professionals.

Your rights:

You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@iaebp.com.

Data retention:

We retain your membership data for 8 years after your membership ends, in line with our legal and regulatory obligations.

Data controller: The IAEBP, contactable at info@iaebp.com.

For full details, see our Privacy Policy on our website.

If you are not satisfied with how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

16. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Membership Terms from time to time. Any changes will be published on our website. Where changes are material, we will take reasonable steps to notify members. Your continued membership after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Membership Terms, please contact us at:

Email: info@iaebp.com