Our values
AFT is committed to supporting people from all walks of life, around the world. We are united in our ambition to make AFT a safe, open and inclusive space for everyone – students, professionals and members of the public alike. Read more about our values here.
Interested in systemic ideas?
Our training and events programme is open to anyone with an interest in systemic ideas, working with families, young people, couples and groups. Webinars focus on the latest practice and evidence and feature top speakers from a wide range of disciplines. Find out more.
The Journal of Family Therapy
now has a continuous publication cycle. Members can access the journal via this page.
AFT Conference 2025
'Honouring our ancestors and envisioning our future: Reflecting on 50 years of systemic practice, research and innovation in the UK family therapy community'
Attendees can log in and access recordings of the virtual presentations here.
Interested in systemic ideas?
Our training and events programme is open to anyone with an interest in systemic ideas, working with families, young people, couples and groups. Webinars focus on the latest practice and evidence and feature top speakers from a wide range of disciplines. Find out more.
AFT is the UK’s leading organisation for family and systemic psychotherapists and practitioners
AFT is a member organisation that supports Family and Systemic Psychotherapy training and practice standards, supports qualified family therapists for professional registration with UKCP, promotes research, hosts conferences and workshops,
and provides a wealth of information and resources for students, professionals and members of the public.
We are a registered charity working to benefit the public by promoting effective Family and Systemic Psychotherapy
services and high standards of professional training and practice.
Our vision is to promote professional excellence and to raise the visibility of Family and Systemic Psychotherapy practice, both nationally and internationally.
Our mission is setting and
supporting professional standards through our work as the membership organisation for Family and Systemic Psychotherapy and Systemic Practice.
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