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Full
£157.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Qualified Dramatherapists registered with the HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council)
Benefits Register
Newly Qualified
From £39.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Newly Qualified Dramatherapists who register with the HCPC (Health C Care Professions Council) within 3 years of graduating.

Our Newly Qualified rates are based on the year you graduated. Your tier is determined by how many years have passed since your graduation (Year 1: £39, Year 2: £78, Year 3: £118). Your membership will advance to the next tier every January until you reach the standard Full Membership rate.

Benefits Register
International
£125.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Any person who has qualified as a Dramatherapist and is living outside the UK
Benefits Register
Student
£0.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Any person undertaking recognised post-graduate full or part-time Dramatherapy training.
Benefits Register
Non-Practicing
£118.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
For qualified Dramatherapists who are not currently working clinically but wish to remain connected to the association and the profession.
Benefits Register
Associate
£118.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Anyone interested in furthering the aims of the Association.
Benefits Register
Return to Practice
£78.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
For Dramatherapists who are in the formal process of re-entering the profession after a period away from clinical work.
Benefits Register
Support Worker
£94.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Not yet qualified Dramatherapists working in supportive Band 3 or Band 4 roles (or equivalent) within the NHS, private healthcare, or social care sectors.
Benefits Register
Career Break
£0.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
For BADth members who are unable to practice due to significant personal, health, or financial circumstances.
Benefits Register
Retired
£63.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
For those who have reached the end of their professional career as a Dramatherapist but wish to remain a valued part of the BADth community.
Benefits Register
Full
£157.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Qualified Dramatherapists registered with the HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council)
Benefits
  • Find a Therapist: Inclusion in the "Find a Therapist" page on the BADth website, including the opportunity to personalise your professional page.
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics support.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins containing the latest Dramatherapy news and updates.
  • Employment Opportunities: Information about job vacancies and access to the latest Dramatherapy jobs through the membership area of the website.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the website, which contains useful professional resources.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training events.
  • Governance: A chance to shape the profession with a vote at the Annual General Meetings (AGM) and a chance to be elected on to the board.
  • Insurance: Access to reduced cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant BADth membership logo.
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Newly Qualified
£39.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Newly Qualified Dramatherapists who register with the HCPC (Health C Care Professions Council) within 3 years of graduating.

Our Newly Qualified rates are based on the year you graduated. Your tier is determined by how many years have passed since your graduation (Year 1: £39, Year 2: £78, Year 3: £118). Your membership will advance to the next tier every January until you reach the standard Full Membership rate.

Benefits
  • Find a Therapist: Inclusion in the "Find a Therapist" page on the BADth website, including the opportunity to personalise your professional page.
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics support.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins containing the latest Dramatherapy news and updates.
  • Employment Opportunities: Information about job vacancies and access to the latest Dramatherapy jobs through the membership area of the website.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the website, which contains useful professional resources.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training events.
  • Governance: A chance to shape the profession with a vote at the Annual General Meetings (AGM) and a chance to be elected on to the board.
  • Insurance: Access to reduced cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant BADth membership logo.
Register Close
International
£125.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Any person who has qualified as a Dramatherapist and is living outside the UK
Benefits
  • Find a Therapist: Inclusion in the list function on the "Find a Therapist" page of the BADth website and the opportunity to personalise your page.
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics support.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins containing the latest Dramatherapy news and updates.
  • Employment Opportunities: Information about job vacancies and access to the latest Dramatherapy jobs through the membership area of the website.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the website, which contains useful professional resources.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training events.
  • Governance: A chance to shape the profession with a vote at the Annual General Meetings (AGM) and a chance to be elected on to the board.
  • Insurance: Access to reduced cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant BADth membership logo.
Register Close
Student
£0.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Any person undertaking recognised post-graduate full or part-time Dramatherapy training.
Benefits
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins containing the latest Dramatherapy news and updates.
  • Employment Opportunities: Information about job vacancies and access to the latest Dramatherapy jobs through the membership area of the website.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the website, which contains useful professional resources.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training events.
  • Governance: A chance to shape the profession with a vote at the Annual General Meetings (AGM).
  • Insurance: Access to reduced-cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant membership logo.
Register Close
Non-Practicing
£118.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
For qualified Dramatherapists who are not currently working clinically but wish to remain connected to the association and the profession.
Benefits
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins with Dramatherapy updates.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the BADth website, including useful resources and the latest support worker jobs.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training event
  • Insurance: Access to reduced-cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant BADth membership logo.
Register Close
Associate
£118.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Anyone interested in furthering the aims of the Association.
Benefits
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins with Dramatherapy updates.
  • Employment Opportunities: Information about job vacancies and access to the latest Dramatherapy jobs through the membership area of the website.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the BADth website, including useful resources and the latest support worker jobs.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training events.
  • Governance: A chance to shape the profession and be elected on to the board.
  • Insurance: Access to reduced-cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant BADth membership logo.
Register Close
Return to Practice
£78.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
For Dramatherapists who are in the formal process of re-entering the profession after a period away from clinical work.
Benefits
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins with Dramatherapy updates.
  • Employment Opportunities: Information about job vacancies and access to the latest Dramatherapy jobs through the membership area of the website.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the website, which contains useful professional resources.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training events.
  • Insurance: Access to reduced cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant BADth membership logo.
Register Close
Support Worker
£94.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
Not yet qualified Dramatherapists working in supportive Band 3 or Band 4 roles (or equivalent) within the NHS, private healthcare, or social care sectors.
Benefits
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins with Dramatherapy updates.
  • Employment Opportunities: Information about job vacancies and access to the latest Dramatherapy jobs through the membership area of the website.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the website, which contains useful professional resources.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training events.
  • Insurance: Access to reduced cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant BADth membership logo.
Register Close
Career Break
£0.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
For BADth members who are unable to practice due to significant personal, health, or financial circumstances.
Benefits
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins with Dramatherapy updates.
  • Employment Opportunities: Information about job vacancies and access to the latest Dramatherapy jobs through the membership area of the website.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the website, which contains useful professional resources.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training events.
  • Governance: A chance to shape the profession and be elected on to the board.
  • Insurance: Access to reduced cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant BADth membership logo.
Register Close
Retired
£63.00/²â±ð²¹°ù
For those who have reached the end of their professional career as a Dramatherapist but wish to remain a valued part of the BADth community.
Benefits
  • Professional Support: Access to professional guidance and ethics.
  • Communications: Monthly e-bulletins with Dramatherapy updates.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access to the membership area of the BADth website, including useful resources and the latest support worker jobs.
  • Community s Networking: Access to the BADth Facebook Forum and the opportunity to join BADth committees.
  • Academic Research: Strengthening the evidence base for Dramatherapy by supporting the journals that provide a platform for our collective growth and professional advocacy.
  • Discounted Events: Reduced rates for the Annual Conference and BADth’s CPD Training events.
  • Governance: A chance to shape the profession and be elected on to the board.
  • Insurance: Access to reduced cost insurance with Everywhen.
  • Professional Branding: Permission to use the relevant BADth membership logo.
Register Close

 

Returning to Practice

Are you a qualified dramatherapist who is looking to return to practice?

If you have qualified as a Dramatherapist in the UK over 5 years ago but never registered with HCPC, or If you have been on the HCPC register previously over 2 years ago and you are now looking to return to practice

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