The Association for Neuro Linguistic Programming (ANLP) has supported the development of professional NLP practice for over four decades.
Since its founding in 1985, ANLP has evolved from a practitioner membership organisation into an independent professional body and Community Interest Company dedicated to encouraging ethical standards, professional practice and responsible development within the NLP field.
ANLP was founded in 1985 as a membership organisation created by NLP practitioners to support the growing field of Neuro Linguistic Programming.
In the same year, ANLP launched Rapport, an industry magazine designed to share professional knowledge, developments and insights within the NLP community. Rapport remains ANLP’s flagship publication and continues to support professional dialogue within the field.
During this period ANLP also supported members through events, conferences and professional networking opportunities.
As NLP developed, some specialist areas of practice began forming their own independent organisations. For example, the therapy-focused section of ANLP became NLPtCA, and the NLP Conference evolved into an independent conference organisation.
These developments reflected the growing diversity of NLP applications across different professional contexts.
In 2005, the original membership organisation encountered financial difficulties and ceased operating in its previous form.
Karen Falconer (then Karen Moxom) was invited to take responsibility for rebuilding the Association. Over the following two years ANLP was successfully re-established, membership services were reinstated and key initiatives such as Rapport magazine and the ANLP website were restored.
In 2008, ANLP was formally relaunched as ANLP International CIC, becoming a Community Interest Company. This structure reflects ANLP’s commitment to supporting the NLP profession for the benefit of practitioners, the public and the wider community.
During this period ANLP expanded its professional publications and resources.
In 2009, ANLP introduced Current Research in NLP, supporting dialogue around research and professional development within the field. The organisation also received external recognition when it was awarded Small Business of the Year at the Hertfordshire Business Awards.
In 2010, ANLP published Acuity, an anthology sharing insights and learnings from NLP practitioners.
In 2011, Karen Falconer’s book The NLP Professional was published, further contributing to the discussion around professionalism and standards within NLP practice.
In 2017, the NLP Conference returned under the ANLP umbrella as an independent international event supporting the NLP professional community.
The same year also saw the launch of the NLP Awards Charity Gala, recognising excellence within the field while supporting charitable causes.
ANLP’s continued commitment to professional standards and community benefit was recognised in 2020, when the organisation received the award for Best UK Community Interest Company at the UK Enterprise Awards.
Today, ANLP International CIC operates as the gold standard, independent professional body for NLP, supporting responsible and professional NLP practice.
Through its professional membership framework, accreditation programmes, publications and community initiatives, ANLP continues to encourage ethical practice, promote professional standards and support the ongoing development of NLP.
Over four decades after its founding, ANLP remains committed to strengthening the credibility and responsible application of NLP for the benefit of practitioners, their clients and the wider public.
