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News from BACP
BACP third sector grants scheme
After a successful pilot grants scheme, BACP launches a new scheme offering six grants.
King’s Speech: ‘Mental health to be given same attention and focus as physical health’
We’ve welcomed a progressive King’s Speech
How to avoid pre-wedding stress
Our members provide tips on dealing with your big day
Our call to the new Labour Government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Find out how we’ll be working to build relationships with the new Labour Government
How do you talk to your partner about their drinking?
Our member Andrew Harvey shares advice on how to talk to and support your partner
Burst the self-doubt campaign launched with interactive art installation
Our campaign aims to highlight how therapy can help women with self-doubt and low self-esteem
Forthcoming events
Working With: Coaching 2024
Private Practice Conference 2024
Supervisors event 2024
From our journals
The big issue: The truth about ‘Generation Anxiety’
Open article: Is smartphone usage really the reason behind the rise in mental health problems in young people? Jeanine Connor explores the challenges facing Generation Z. Therapy Today, July/August 2024.
The centred soul
Open article: Karen Rawden considers the reparative potential of the psychospiritual context when working with ADHD. Thresholds, July 2024.
Inside the civil service: voices suppressed
Why is the issue of workplace bullying still not taken seriously enough? Sonia Stojanovic has worked for the Civil Service for 25 years and shares her research from in-depth interviews with members of staff who have experienced it. BACP Workplace, July 2024
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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.