Methodology standards

Humanistic & Person-Centred Practice.

The IAPCCT person-centred standard describes competent humanistic practice built on the core conditions and the actualizing tendency, in the tradition of Carl Rogers.

Empathy

Unconditional positive regard

Congruence

Actualizing tendency

Relational depth

Associate Practitioner

Indicative training: 30–60 hrs · Assessment: Attendance & understanding

Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs · Assessment: Skills demonstration

Master Practitioner

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Assessed practice & supervision

Trainer

Indicative training: 120+ hrs + 15 hrs supervision · Assessment: Supervised delivery & evaluation

Master Trainer

Indicative training: 3+ yrs post-Trainer · Assessment: Board & peer review

Indicative requirements for guidance. Exact hours and assessment are confirmed by the certifying institute and the IAPCCT Standards Framework.

Train or accredit in Humanistic & Person-Centred Practice.

Membership, credentials and accreditation all map to this standard.

IAPCCT

The International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists. An independent body setting standards, accrediting programs, and credentialing practitioners since 2012.

Standards

Code of ethics

Association

Members across 40+ countries · Est. 2012