Membership

Connect. Grow. Practice Together.

The Shamanic Healers Circle membership offers a way for qualified shamanic practitioners to join a trusted, accredited network dedicated to integrity, connection, and ongoing spiritual development.  The Shamanic Healers Circle community is for anyone walking the shamanic path, curious explorers, dedicated students, and experienced practitioners alike. This is a space to build real connections, share insights, deepen your practice, and stay inspired. Whether you’re just starting out or refining your healing work, you’ll find meaningful support and authentic peer connection here.  Membership runs annually from September.

Membership Requirements

As a professional organisation, we uphold high standards of ethics and practice. To join and remain a member, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

Age Requirement

You must be 18 or older to join. This ensures all members are ready for the responsibilities of shamanic healing.

Insurance

Members must hold appropriate professional insurance. We’ve partnered with Balens Insurance to offer reduced-rate coverage, protecting both you and your clients.

Ongoing Development

All members commit to Continuing Professional Development(CPD). Staying current ensures your healing work remains grounded, ethical, and effective.

Code of Ethics

Members agree to follow the SHC Code of Conduct and Ethics, which outlines our shared standards and offers public accountability.

By meeting these requirements, you join a community of dedicated practitioners committed to integrity, growth, and healing.

Associate

Associate Membership is open to individuals who are in the early stages of their professional journey or have a general interest in Shamanic healing. Eligible applicants may include:

  • Students currently pursuing relevant studies

  • Early-career professionals seeking to build experience

  • Individuals with related but not direct experience in the field

  • Those with a genuine interest in the profession, but not currently employed in it

This membership level provides an excellent opportunity to engage with the community, access resources, and grow professionally.

Associate benefits

  • Reduced insurance fee
  • Community online meetings
Apply for Associate membership here

Annual subscription: £20.00

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Full Membership is intended for individuals with established experience and active involvement in the field. Eligible applicants typically meet the following criteria:

  • Have relevant professional qualifications or certifications

  • Possess substantial experience working directly in the field

  • Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional development

  • Are actively engaged in the profession or related activities

Requirements:

  • Satisfy the SHC that their healing skills and conduct meet the standard acceptable for healer members in the SHC.
  • Hold SHC Diploma of Shamanic Healing. 
  • Hold insurance for Shamanic Healing practice.
  • Application for Practitioner membership here

Are you a practicing Shamanic Healer with 3+ years of experience but no formal diploma? Apply below through our Recognition of Prior Learning pathway.

Practitioner benefits:

  • Reduced insurance fee.
  • Regular live online Practitioner Circle for support, sharing and self-development.
  • Use of SHC logo on your website and advertising material.
  • Opportunity to register with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
  • Free listing on Find a Healer page.
  • Free access to Member resources.
  • Subscription to Sacred Hoop magazine.

Personal support

  • Personal support available for all members from a SHC BACP accredited counsellor and supervisor. 
  • Practitioner members, have access to free regular online group support and sharing of practice experiences.
  • Individual and group Supervision of your practice is available.

Annual subscription £35.00 – £55.00

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To achieve Trainer Membership, individuals must:

  • Satisfy the SHC that their healing skills and conduct meet the standard acceptable for trainer members in the SHC.
  • Hold SHC Diploma of Shamanic Healing. 
  • Hold insurance for Shamanic Healing practice and training.
  • Fours years minimum SHC Practitioner membership and experience of a range of practice.
  • One year minimum assistant on SHC Shamanic Healing Diploma course, that includes developing materials and teaching set lessons.
  • Further details here
  • Please contact info@shamanichealerscircle.com to discuss your application.

Trainer benefits

  • SHC Trainer logo
  • Use of SHC logo on website and advertising material
  • Listing on Find a Healer page
  • Listing on Training page.
  • Shamanic healing course based on Shamanic Healing curriculum allows successful students to join SHC as Practitioner members. 
  • Subscription to Sacred Hoop magazine.

Annual subscription £125.00

The source of the word shaman comes from certain tribal people of Siberia, the Evenki (formerly known as Tungus or Solon) people, and specifically relates to them.  It has been applied more generally to other cultures around the world, losing its original relationship with the Evenki people.  This generalisation of the word can be problematic in that it reduces nuance and groups many cultures together that although they may have commonalities are in fact different.  In respect and gratitude to the Evenki people, the Shamanic Healers Circle describes shamanic healer members as practitioners and not shaman.

F.A.Q.

You will need to complete Professional training.  We will need to see a copy of your diploma from: College of Healing; College of Psychic Studies; Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary;Helen Stott Organisation for Transformation & Training; Holistic Energy Association; Omnes Healing; The Healing Academy;The Healing Trust; The National Healers Association; United Spiritual Healers; White Eagle Lodge.

We will be able to help you.  If you can send us details of the course you have studied, we will identify the gaps for you and be able to support you with completing the required SHC training.  

We will be able to help you.  We can assess the training you have done and cross-reference it with the UK Shamanic Healing standard.   You can do the extra training you need to bring you up to the required standard and do a refresher practical workshop. 

Your Reiki training will have been to the Reiki national standard and will have covered some of the Shamanic Healing requirements.  We will be able to help you.  If you can send us the details of the course you have studied.

We will be able to help you.  If you can send us details of any training and a description of your Shamanic healing practice.