ISMAUK is the leading professional body for workplace and personal stress management, proudly representing our multi-disciplinary members, who are focused on stress reduction and wellbeing in the UK and internationally.
As a member of ISMAUK, you will be recognised and valued for your sound knowledge of and best practice in the prevention and reduction of stress and for your contribution to the advancement of positive mental health and wellbeing.
We invite stress management professionals, practitioners, therapists, trainers and all those passionate about making a difference in stress management, within the UK and internationally, to come and join us!
There are 7 key reasons why you should join ISMAUK today, just click here to read them and download our Join Us leaflet.
Membership Options
There are two types of membership at entry level - one for individuals, the other for corporate organisations.
For Individuals
- You can join either as a Professional member or as an Associate or Student member.
To find out about Professional membership go here
To find out about Associate or Student membership go here
- There are two corporate membership categories, both based on annual turnover.
- Band A – for those with annual turnover up to £250k
- Band B – for those with annual turnover over £250k
To find out about Corporate membership go here.
Join as a Professional Member
For those who have considerable experience in the field of stress management and promote mental wellbeing and resilience. Benefits -
- Professional membership certificate and logo
- MISMA designation after your name
- ISMAUK Charter certificate and logo
- Full voting rights at AGM and other meetings
- Professional Liability and Indemnity insurance at preferential rate
- Two one-hour free mentoring sessions with an ISMAUK Fellow
- Access to a professional journal ‘The International Journal of Stress Prevention & Wellbeing’ (digital)
- Listing in ISMAUK Directory of Consultants
- Listing of your courses (with Course Recognition certificate)
- Listing of your books and publications
- ISMAUK Stress News monthly
- Editorial access to the ISMAUK Hub – a community forum
- Participate in International Stress Awareness Week and Stress Awareness Day
- Networking and professional development opportunities
For full information go here. To access an application form go here.
Join as an Associate or Student Member
For those with a professional or personal interest in in stress management and for students whose course includes stress management. Benefits -
- Associate or Student membership certificate and logo
- AISMA designation after your name
- Access to a professional journal ‘The International Journal of Stress Prevention & Wellbeing’ (digital)
- Discounted or free entry to our annual online Stress Summit and other events
- Editorial access to the ISMAUK Hub – a community forum
- ISMAUK Stress News monthly
- Discounted or free entry to our annual Stress Summit and other events
- Participate in International Stress Awareness Week and Stress Awareness Day
- Networking and professional development opportunities
For full information go here. To access an application form go here
Join as a Corporate Member
For businesses or other organisations that comply with the ISMAUK Charter, have a health & safety policy in place, and apply the requirements for a stress risk assessment. Benefits –
- Corporate membership certificate and logo
- ISMAUK Charter certificate and logo
- Access to a professional journal ‘The International Journal of Stress Prevention & Wellbeing’ (digital)
- Participate in International Stress Awareness Week and Stress Awareness Day with use of logos
- ISMAUK Stress News monthly
- Editorial access to the ISMAUK Hub – a community forum
- Option to sponsor one ISMAUK interactive webinar per year
- Option to speak at one ISMAUK interactive event per year
- Up to four complimentary passes to ISMAUK Summit plus 25% discount for six colleagues
- Online training session with our Course-Recognised Wellbeing and Resilience at Work training programme
- Networking and professional development opportunities
For full information go here. To access an application form go here.
Join as a Charity Member
For charities or other organisations that comply with the ISMAUK Charter, have a health & safety policy in place, and apply the requirements for a stress risk assessment. Benefits –
- Charity membership certificate and logo
- ISMAUK Charter certificate and logo
- Access to a professional journal ‘The International Journal of Stress Prevention & Wellbeing’ (digital)
- Participate in International Stress Awareness Week and Stress Awareness Day with the use of logos
- ISMAUK Stress News monthly
- Editorial access to the ISMAUK Hub – a community forum
- Option to sponsor one ISMAUK interactive webinar per year
- Option to speak at one ISMAUK interactive event per year
- Up to four complimentary passes to ISMAUK Summit plus 25% discount for six colleagues
- Online training session with our Course-Recognised Wellbeing and Resilience at Work training programme
- Networking and professional development opportunities
For full information go here. To access an application form go here.
Become a Fellow
A prestigious designation for individuals with over five years’ Professional membership. Benefits -
- ISMAUK Fellowship certificate and logo
- FISMA designation after your name
- ISMAUK Charter certificate and logo
- Full voting rights at AGM and other meetings
- Professional Liability and Indemnity insurance at preferential rates
- Access to a professional journal ‘The International Journal of Stress Prevention & Wellbeing’ (digital)
- Listing in ISMAUK Directory of Consultants
- Listing of your courses (with Course Recognition certificate)
- Listing of your books and publications
- ISMAUK Stress News monthly
- Editorial access to the ISMAUK Hub – a community forum
- Discounted or free entry to our annual Stress Summit and other events
- Participate in International Stress Awareness Week
- Networking and professional development opportunities
- Access to ISMAUK Fellows-only Facebook Group
- Opportunities to attend Fellowship-only events
For full information go here. To access an application form go here.
ISMAUK Membership Fees
Professional Member
£90.00 per annum
For full information go here
Associate or Student Member
£60.00 per annum
For full information go here
Corporate Member
Band A: £325.00 per annum
Band B: £555.00 per annum
For full information go here
Charity Member
£175.00 per annum
For full information go here
Fellow
£120.00 per annum
For full information go here
General Notes
- Membership runs from 1st February to 31st January, or from date of first joining
- One-off administration charge of £30 applies (included in fee for corporate members)
- Applicants must demonstrate appropriate qualifications and experience, as specified in guidance for each membership class
- Please contact membership@isma.org.uk if you would like more information or have questions
- For general enquiries about ISMAUK please contact admin@isma.org.uk
