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News from BACP
Mental health services not included in Northern Ireland spending priorities
We’re disappointed that the NI Executive's new spending priorities don't include mental health services
International Women's Day
Our members highlight women who helped inspire their therapy career to celebrate International Women's Day
It’s vital employers create the right conditions for a healthy working environment
We’re talking to employers about counselling and mental health at a major national conference
2023-2024 BACP workforce mapping survey
Read the key findings in our BACP workforce mapping survey
Six things you need to know about eating disorders
Eating Disorders Awareness Week: our therapists expose the truth about some the most common misconceptions we have about eating disorders.
Bridget Jones Mad About The Boy: 11 tips to find love after loss
Our therapists share their tips on finding love after loss and whether there’s ever a ‘right time’.
Forthcoming events
BACP CYPF conference 2025
Online PDD - 19/03/2025: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Connection
Online PDD - 26/03/2025: How to help clients with their anger- a therapist's toolkit
From our journals
The big issue: Bridging the gap
Open article: Alan McPherson looks at the evidence that we’re closing the research - practice gap in our profession - and why it matters. Therapy Today, March 2025.
CAMHS into the wild
Open article: Barbara Smith, Carl Dutton and Kaye Richards have developed green and social prescribing for young people, with innovative programmes delivered by CAMHS practitioners and community colleagues. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2025.
Climbing out of the therapy room
Open article: Andy Cross and Tessa Tilbe write about the development of ‘climbing for wellbeing’, otherwise known as ‘bouldering therapy’, at the University of Cumbria. University and College Counselling, March 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.