Frequently Asked Questions

The London Society for Psychology & Mental Wellbeing is a professional society bringing together students, qualified professionals, academics and recognised contributors across psychology and related disciplines. Its purpose centres on professional connection, continued learning, ethical conduct and academic exchange.

LSPMW was founded by London Business Consultancy, United Kingdom, and is supported by SITC Campus in Sri Lanka. The UK main-office contact is London Business Consultancy, 20 Wenlock Rd, London, N1 7GU. The ‘Since 1986’ reference alongside the LBC identity refers to London Business Consultancy.

LSPMW membership is membership of a professional society. It does not itself award a degree, constitute statutory registration, provide a licence to practise or give permission to use a legally protected professional title. Professional Member means Professional Member of LSPMW.

This website and its enquiry form are for Society and membership information. They are not a clinical consultation or an emergency support service. Please do not submit personal medical information or confidential client details in a membership enquiry.

Applicants should be currently enrolled in a recognised programme in psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, mental health, behavioural science or a relevant related discipline. Evidence of current study may be requested. Members must agree to the Society’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

Professional Membership is for applicants who have completed a recognised qualification in psychology or another relevant field accepted by the Society. The team may request your qualification, institution, completion year, relevant experience and supporting evidence. Applications are assessed individually.

Choose your current study or professional status from the five options. Undergraduate, Master’s and Doctoral students are shown Student Membership. Graduates and qualified professionals are shown Professional Membership. The category is displayed automatically and is subject to the Society’s eligibility review. Use the message field to explain a mixed study and professional background.

Applicants outside the UK can submit an enquiry for consideration against the relevant membership requirements. Include your institution and country in the message if helpful. Membership does not change the professional registration or practice requirements that apply in your country.

Honorary Membership is by invitation only. It recognises distinguished contributions to psychology, mental wellbeing, education, research, professional practice or community wellbeing. It is not available through the public application form.

Send the team a membership enquiry with the name of your programme or qualification and your institution. Explain your current position in the message field. The Society can consider your circumstances before asking for any further evidence.

Membership offers a professional community, academic and professional exchange, a shared commitment to ethical conduct, and access to relevant Society activities and opportunities. Admission includes an official membership identity. The value of participation extends beyond the initial induction ceremony.

The membership package includes the benefits and items listed on the Membership page. It does not promise a qualification, accredited CPD credits, clinical supervision, a placement or employment. Any particular activity may have its own eligibility, availability and participation arrangements.

Email info@lspmw.org.uk with your membership details, area of interest and a brief outline. You can express an interest in academic discussion, professional exchange or relevant Society activities. The team can advise on appropriate opportunities.

Members are expected to uphold integrity, respect, confidentiality, appropriate professional boundaries, responsible communication, continued development and public responsibility. Members should describe their qualifications and Society membership accurately.

The inaugural induction and first-year package is £65 for Student Members and £85 for Professional Members. Annual renewal from the second year is £12 for Student Members and £24 for Professional Members. All prices are in GBP. Honorary membership arrangements are by invitation only.

All published fees are fixed amounts in pounds sterling (GBP). They do not change automatically with exchange rates. If you are paying from another country, contact the membership team for payment arrangements before making a payment.

Both Student and Professional packages include the first year of Society membership, professional induction ceremony, ceremonial white coat, official membership certificate, Society membership ID card, lapel pin, professional oath, official ceremony photograph, and access to relevant Society activities and opportunities.

The ceremony is a formal welcome for newly admitted members. It includes a professional and ethical address, the oath, formal induction, presentation of the white coat and Society pin, membership certificate and card, and official photography. Specific attendance arrangements are communicated through the membership team.

No. Induction is completed once when you first join. Normal annual renewal maintains your membership and does not repeat the initial induction package.

No payment is collected on this website. Submitting the form starts the application or enquiry process. The team reviews your details and explains any evidence and next steps required. Payment alone does not establish eligibility or confirm acceptance.

Contact the membership team with your updated qualification or professional details. Moving between categories requires consideration of the applicable requirements. The team can explain the appropriate category and renewal arrangements for your circumstances.

Provide your full name, email address, phone or WhatsApp number, and current study or professional status. Your membership type is shown automatically. Institution and message fields are optional. No document upload is required at this stage.

No. The form is an initial membership application or enquiry. The Society reviews the information and may request evidence before confirming acceptance. The application confirmation means your details have been received, not that membership has been approved.

The team uses the contact details supplied in your application to discuss the next step. Check that your email address and phone number are correct. If you need to correct a submission or follow up, email info@lspmw.org.uk.

Your details remain in the form if sending fails. Check your connection and try again. You can also email info@lspmw.org.uk with your membership enquiry. Avoid sending sensitive documents until the team requests them.

Your details are used to respond to your enquiry, consider the appropriate membership category and administer the next steps. The form does not subscribe you to marketing. Read the Privacy Policy for information about email delivery, retention and your information rights.

Email info@lspmw.org.uk with a clear account of the concern and relevant dates. Keep the initial message factual and avoid sharing confidential client or medical information. The Society can advise on the appropriate next step for a matter within its remit.