Professional. Ethical. Accredited.
The NACHP represents the interests of the general public in the education and training of counsellors, hypnotherapists and psychotherapists.
About the NACHP
Our History
The National Association of Counsellors, Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists (NACHP) was created as an unincorporated Association on 1st January 1993 when the Society of Advanced Psychotherapy Practitioners (founded 1981) merged with the National Association of Hypnotists and Psychotherapists (founded 1977). NAHP Members were graduates of the National College of Hypnosis and Psychotherapy and SAPP Members were graduates of the National School of Hypnosis and Advanced Psychotherapy. Run by a Council of Members under a Chairman, all of who worked voluntarily, the NACHP operated as an unincorporated Association for ten years. Then, in March 2002 the Members voted for the NACHP to become an incorporated Company and to pursue charitable status in order to fulfil a more important role within the therapy sector. On 1st January 2003 the old Association was closed and the National Association of Counsellors, Hypnotherapists and Psychotherapists Limited commenced trading. On 11th June 2003 the NACHP became a Registered Charity.Our Charitable Objectives
The aims of the NACHP under its charitable status are:‘To advance the education for the benefit of the public by the publication of knowledge and best practice in the area of clinical psychotherapy and associated health care.’
Our mission, in this regard, is:
- To establish and maintain high standards of training and practice for Counsellors, Hypnotherapists and
Psychotherapists including the introduction of minimum acceptable levels of training.In the case of hypnotherapy, these levels are approved and monitored by CNHC. - To ensure all NACHP therapists are suitably qualified, ethical therapists belonging to an Association which will act on their behalf in the furtherance of their profession.
- To protect the public by issuing a full Code of Ethics, including a set of clearly defined complaints and disciplinary procedures, to be observed by all NACHP therapists.
- To promote the profession to the public, the media and the medical and allied professions.
- To promote and encourage in-service education for Members of the NACHP.
- To lobby, where relevant, government and other bodies to further the cause of ethical, professional and skilful therapists.
Our Board of Trustees
James Hammond
James is the Chair of the NACHP and was appointed in 2003. He qualified as a clinical psychotherapist in 1995 and ran a highly successful practice. James’ experience included mentoring and workshops led by the world-renowned clinical psychologist Dr Michael Yapko PHD, the former International President of the NACHP. James is also one of the UK’s leading business advisors, specialising in sales, marketing and branding and has written an international best-seller on the subject. He conducts workshops for therapists looking to grow their professional practice.
Chesley Moulton
Chesley has an impressive background in counselling and therapy and is the author of Choice & Change – how to have a healthy relationship with ourself and others. Ches (as he likes to be known) runs his own company, Growth Performance Solutions, presenting workshops for companies and executives that provide a four-step high-impact method for the management of work-related stress. He is an engaging public speaker, and has been featured in the media including the BBC and printed publications. He has also given presentations globally, including Canada, Caribbean and the Middle East as well as the UK.
Gillian Coleby
Gill (as she likes to be called) is NACHP’s Head of Training, Supervision, CPD and Member Development, ensuring that Members are qualified to practice whilst undertaking continuous professional development. Prior to her appointment to the Board of Trustees, Gill had been a long-standing and very supportive Member. Gill began her professional practice in 2000 and now operates two highly successful counselling practices in Kent. She is an integrative NLP psychotherapist, relational counsellor, supervisor and trainer and offers short and long term therapy to adults and couples.
Dr Francis Apaloo
Dr Apaloo was one of first Trustees to be appointed to the Board in 2002. Francis has a background as a General Practitioner based in Blackburn, Lancashire. He worked in both his own private practice Primary Care Par Excellence and also assisted as a locum GP at the Rawtenstall based St. James Medical Centre. He is now CEO of the Francis Apaloo Foundation and a biological/cold laser therapist. Dr Apaloo has been our eyes and ears in keeping the NACHP updated on medical issues and will continue to assist us in ensuring that our medical – as well as complementary – frameworks are adhered to.