About AFT
About AFT
AFT, the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, is a registered charity working to benefit the public by promoting effective family therapy and systemic services and high standards of professional trainings and practice.
It is the UK’s leading voice for professionals using systemic approaches to therapeutic work with families, individuals, couples and other communities of care in public and independent sector services and in independent practice.
AFT's Key Activities
Our key activities include:
- Setting standards of training and practice
- Promoting and developing research
- Providing high quality information, events and resources for our members, the public, the media, training organisations, commissioners and employers
- Contributing to major consultations shaping therapeutic practice and services in the UK
AFT Branches
AFT has a flourishing network of local branches, holding workshops and other activities throughout the year. Though branches are part of AFT and AFT membership is encouraged, you do not need to be an AFT member to attend branch activities.
Join AFT
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in family therapy and systemic practice, as well as fully qualified Family and Systemic Psychotherapists (also known as Family Therapists). We have a growing membership of students, social workers, teachers, psychologists, psychiatrists, GPs, occupational therapists, health visitors and others who wish to develop their skills and understandings of effective family-inclusive practice. Overseas members are welcome.
AFT Publications
AFT produces two excellent publications – the Journal of Family Therapy and Context Magazine - which are renowned within the field and an invaluable resource for students in training and qualified family therapists.
AFT Board and Committees
AFT is run by member committees that report to the Board of Directors and Trustees. These committees are vital to AFT’s work, assisting the Board in developing policies and spearheading initiatives.
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