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News from BACP
BACP new researcher 2026
Announcing our 2026 award winner.
Important opportunity to inform future of Northern Ireland’s health services
Have your say as part of discussions about the future of health provision in Northern Ireland
Increase choice and access to therapy to address rise in mental health diagnoses
We’ve responded to the independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism
Early intervention key to helping young people who are out of work and education
Our response to Alan Milburn’s findings on young people not in employment, education or training
Amplifying our voice in Scotland and Wales
Thanks to your support we reached more than 60% of newly elected politicians
2026 UK counselling and therapy trends and attitudes revealed
Our Public Perceptions Survey found nearly one in three young adults have sought help from a therapist
Forthcoming events
Universities and Colleges network meeting - online
Private Practice network meeting - Canterbury
Member Event 2026
From our journals
The big issue: Relatively not speaking
Open article: Alix Fox investigates the true causes behind the alleged ‘cut-off culture craze’ and the bigger picture of family estrangement through the lens of LGBTQ+ clients. Therapy Today, June 2026.
On whose authority? Leadership, power and gender in a university support service
Open article: David Sibley and Midge Seymour-Roots apply a systems psychodynamic lens to a service undergoing change. BACP University and College Counselling, May 2026.
Unhidden: understanding autism in young adult women and girls
Open article: Hayley Graham makes the claim that providing autistic females with positive experiences of therapy can be lifesaving. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2026.
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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.