Professional Registration

    Professional registration matters. It means your therapist is qualified, accountable, and bound by an ethical framework. This page explains my professional registration and what it means for you.

    What MBACP Means in Plain English

    MBACP stands for Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. In plain English, it means I belong to the largest professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK, and that I have signed up to a shared set of standards that protect you as a client.

    Being a member is not the same as being a registered member. I am a BACP registered member, which means the BACP has checked my training and qualifications and lists me on its public register. I am also working toward BACP accreditation, which is a further standard based on additional supervised experience.

    My Registration Number

    My BACP registration number is 416139. You can use this number, or my name, to find me on the BACP register at any time.

    What Registration Means for You

    Working with a registered therapist means:

    • I have met the BACP's requirements for training, practice, and professional development
    • I am bound by a formal ethical framework and code of conduct
    • I am required to attend regular clinical supervision
    • I am required to undertake ongoing continuing professional development (CPD)
    • You can check my registration on the BACP register at any time
    • You have access to an independent complaints procedure if needed

    Qualifications

    I hold a Master's degree in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of Roehampton. My full qualifications are: Certificate in Dissociation and DID: The Fundamentals (Carolyn Spring, 2024), Diploma in Neuroplasticity (Centre of Excellence, 2023), Mental Health First Aid (MHFA England, 2022), CIPD Level 3 Diploma in Human Resources Practice (Avado Learning, 2020), Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills and Studies (Metanoia Institute, 2014), and a BA (Hons) in English Language and Linguistics (University of Roehampton, 2012).

    Clinical Supervision

    All practising therapists are required to attend regular clinical supervision. This means I meet with an experienced supervisor to discuss my work, reflect on my practice, and ensure I am working safely and ethically. Your identity is always protected in supervision - I do not share your name or identifying details. For more on how your information is handled, see Confidentiality.

    Continuing Professional Development

    I am committed to ongoing professional development. This includes specialist training, research, and attending professional events to ensure my practice stays current and evidence-based.

    How to Check My Registration

    You can verify my registration by searching the BACP register for my name (Rochelle Marashi) or my registration number, 416139. If you have any concerns about my practice, see Complaints for how to raise them.

    What does MBACP mean?

    MBACP means Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. It tells you that I belong to the largest professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK, and that I work to its Ethical Framework - a formal code of conduct covering competence, ethics, supervision, and how complaints are handled. I am a registered member, which means the BACP has checked my training and qualifications and lists me on its public register. My registration number is 416139.

    How can I check my therapist is registered?

    Search the therapist's name or registration number on the register of the body they belong to. Mine is the BACP register: search for Rochelle Marashi, or registration number 416139, on the BACP register. A registered therapist will always be able to give you their registration number, and the register will show their name, membership level, and how to raise a concern. If a therapist cannot give you a number, or does not appear on the register they named, do not book with them.