What is UK EAPA and what are the benefits of membership?

The UK Employee Assistance Professionals Association (UK EAPA) is the professional body that represents the interests of professionals concerned with employee assistance, psychological health and well being in the UK. Amongst its members of purchasers, providers, counsellors, consultants, trainers and other related specialists there is an accumulated wealth of experience.

UK EAPA is part of EAPA International, which has over seven thousand members in more than thirty countries worldwide. 

UK EAPA exists to:

• Provide leadership in promoting and developing EAPs in the UK.
• Set national standards of practice and professional guidelines for EAPs.
• Provide support and stimulation for the professional development of its members.

The benefits of belonging to UK EAPA include:

• Professional recognition.
• Regular meetings and lectures.
• Free publications.
• Networking opportunities with fellow professionals.
• Information on competitive and market trends.
• Professional development and qualification.
• Links to EAPA International
• Training courses
• Discounts at EAPA events.

Who should be a member of UK EAPA?

• Professionals with an active interest in people welfare and performance in the workplace.

  (Such professionals may come from diverse backgrounds including psychology, counselling, human resources, welfare, social work, account management, business administration, law, finance, information, occupational health, family specialists and so on.)

• External and internal providers of EAP services.
• Organisations who use, or are considering using, EAP services.
• Universities, colleges and other learning institutions having a teaching or research interest in human resource management or occupational psychology.
• Government and non-government organisations involved in the development of legislation, guidelines, codes of practice etc. regarding people in the workplace.
• Organisations specialising in subjects such as alcohol or drug abuse, health advisory services, financial and legal advice and helpline services that are relevant to the workplace.

How can I join UK EAPA?

A printable membership application form is linked to this page, as is information on membership criteria. If you have any queries regarding membership matters please contact UK EAPA.