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Become a BACP Trustee
Become a BACP Trustee: are you passionate about the future of the counselling profession and looking to make a meaningful impact on the nation’s mental health?
Staying Safe from Suicide guidance
As a member of the Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB), BACP has been involved in the development of new Staying Safe from Suicide guidance from NHS England.
SCoPEd partnership announces new name and key updates
The SCoPEd partnership gives an update about the evolution of the partnership .
Supporting the Youth Voice Census survey
Responses will give us a fuller picture of young people’s views on mental health support
Not where you thought you’d be in your 30s? Our members share six ways to get back on track
Our therapists share why there’s no need to panic if you’re not where you thought you would be in life.
New study finds local therapy services better for people with complex mental health needs
Targeted community therapy can cut inpatient admissions and emergency service use, as well as improve patient care
Forthcoming events
Online PDD - 07/05/2025: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Connection
Working with race and racial identities to support ethical practice
31st Annual International Research Conference
From our journals
The big issue: Celebrating singlehood: the rise in staying solo by choice
Open article: More people are choosing to stay unpartnered, and it’s time we ditch the stigma and start to understand the lived experiences of singletons beyond the context of dating, says Suzy Walker. Therapy Today, May 2025.
Are we taking care of the care sector?
Open article: Working in social care is notoriously physically and emotionally demanding, poorly paid and involves long hours. BACP research fellow Jenny O'Donnell shines a light on this often overlooked workforce. BACP Workplace, April 2025.
My mental health
Open article: Donna Taylor knows what it’s like to suffer a mental breakdown and spend time in a psychiatric hospital. She talks to the journal about her experience. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2025.
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Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
The Ethical Framework sets out the expected ethical principles, values and good practice standards for BACP members. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership.
Ethics hub
Need help with an ethical dilemma? Find information and support or book a consultation with our ethics officers.
Professional conduct
How we uphold high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions.