COSRT - College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists

COSRT is the UK's only professional body dedicated to Psychosexual and Relationship Therapies. Established over 40 years ago, COSRT has been at the forefront of developing these specialized disciplines. As a registered charity, their work focuses on benefitting the public by setting and monitoring professional standards, providing and supporting training, and promoting research. Their vision is for everyone to have access to high-quality Psychosexual and Relationship Therapies, regardless of their background.

To achieve their vision, COSRT offers a range of services, including a public register of therapists, a variety of training programs, a professional journal, and guidance for the public on related issues. They also play an active role in influencing policy and practice to ensure that psychosexual and relationship issues are addressed in a comprehensive and holistic manner. Their dedication to quality standards and their focus on public benefit makes COSRT a vital resource for individuals seeking this specialized type of therapy.

COSRT offers a range of benefits to its members, including access to the COSRT "Good Therapy" publication, subscription to the Journal of Sexual and Relationship Therapy, electronic access to two other selected journals, a 15% discount on Routledge-published books, member-rate ticket prices for COSRT Conferences, discounts on COSRT training events, and access to COSRT Practice Guidelines and member networking events. The specific benefits vary depending on the membership category.

COSRT, the UK's leading professional body for Psychosexual and Relationship Therapists, is dedicated to improving the experience and outcomes for all seeking and receiving these specialized therapies. Their mission is to enhance knowledge about psychosexual and relationship issues, raise practice and training standards, and shape effective policy. They strive to create a world where everyone has access to high-quality psychosexual and relationship support regardless of their background or context.

COSRT promotes a culture of high professional standards, ongoing learning and development, and public benefit. They are dedicated to ensuring everyone has access to high-quality Psychosexual and Relationship Therapies, and they strive to improve knowledge and understanding in the field through research and training. This commitment to continuous improvement and ethical practice permeates their work, fostering a supportive and collaborative community for members and the wider public.

COSRT is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across its organization and the broader field of psychosexual and relationship therapies. This commitment is reflected in their policies and procedures, including their Ethical Fundraising Policy and Procedure and their Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which are accessible on their website. They actively work to ensure that everyone can access high-quality psychosexual and relationship support, regardless of their background or context.