The Association for IEMT Practitioners is an independent professional association established in 2015 by Andrew T. Austin to support, represent, and uphold standards for practitioners using Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT). The Association provides a voluntary membership framework for practitioners who have completed recognised IEMT training and who wish to practise within a defined ethical, professional, and safeguarding context.
The Association does not operate as a regulatory authority and does not employ practitioners. All members practise independently and remain responsible for their own clinical work, professional indemnity, and legal compliance within their jurisdiction.
The primary purpose of the Association is to promote good practice, ethical integrity, and professional accountability in the application of Integral Eye Movement Therapy. This is achieved through:
Membership of the Association signifies a practitioner’s commitment to working within these shared standards rather than conferring statutory status or licensure.
Members of the Association are required to adhere to published policies and professional expectations, including (but not limited to):
The Association maintains written policies and guidance documents to support ethical decision-making and to promote consistency across diverse professional backgrounds.
Membership is voluntary and open to practitioners who have completed recognised IEMT training. Practitioners may come from a range of professional backgrounds, including psychotherapy, psychology, counselling, nursing, medicine, coaching, and related helping professions.
Membership does not imply exclusivity, employment, or endorsement of individual clinical outcomes. It indicates that a practitioner has chosen to align their IEMT practice with the Association’s ethical framework and professional expectations.
Relationship to Training Providers
The Association maintains standards for recognised IEMT training but does not itself deliver practitioner training. Training is delivered by approved independent providers who meet published criteria.
The Association supports the ongoing development of Integral Eye Movement Therapy through:
The Association encourages critical thinking, transparency, and responsible inquiry in relation to IEMT theory and application.
The Association exists to provide clarity for both practitioners and the public regarding what IEMT is, how it is practised, and the professional standards expected of those who choose to work with it.
By publishing its policies, frameworks, and practitioner expectations, the Association aims to support informed choice, ethical practice, and professional accountability within the field of Integral Eye Movement Therapy.
The Association for IEMT Practitioners Ltd is publicly listed on the UK Government’s Armed Forces Covenant businesses register. As a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, the organisation has formally committed to honour the Covenant’s principles of supporting the Armed Forces Community — including serving personnel (Regular and Reserve), Veterans, and their families — and ensuring they do not face disadvantage compared to other citizens in accessing services.
In its bespoke commitment, the Association pledges to:
This commitment reflects the Association’s intention to publicise and uphold these pledges in its literature and on its website as part of its broader ethical practice obligations.
The Association for IEMT Practitioners Ltd is registered with the Continuing Professional Development Certification Service (CPD UK) as an accredited CPD provider (Provider No. 12737).
Through this accreditation, the Association offers recognised CPD courses, workshops, online learning, and events in Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT) for professionals across relevant fields.
The Association for IEMT Practitioners Ltd is included among organisations participating in the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS) — a quality framework developed by Fighting With Pride, a UK charity focused on LGBT+ Veteran inclusion and support.
PiVS is designed for organisations that serve Veterans, serving personnel, and their families, and it demonstrates a commitment to:
Being part of PiVS indicates organisational alignment with these inclusivity principles and offers access to specialist resources, networking, and training to support continuous improvement in veteran-focused service delivery.