HCPC Registered Psychologists

HCPC Registration

Our Psychologists are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), an independent, UK wide health and care regulator set up to protect the public. They are also registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and maintain professional development in each area of specialism so you can be confident of working with the right professional for you.

What is the HCPC?

 

They protect the public by regulating 15 health and care professions in the UK


  • Set standards for professionals' education and training and practice

  • Approve programmes which professionals must complete to register with them

  • Keep a register of professionals, known as 'registrants', who meet their standards; and

  • Take action if professionals on our Register do not meet their standards.

What you may expect to receive from a registered psychologist

  • Treating you as an individual

    Respecting your needs, wishes and confidentiality

    Communicating with you in a way you can understand.

  • Being honest and trustworthy

    Telling you if things go wrong in your care or treatment.

    Doing what they can to put things right.

    Keeping the relationship professional.

  • Putting your safety first

    Only doing what they know and understand, or referring you to another professional.

    Learning from mistakes.

    Speaking up if they are concerned about your safety.