Our mission:

To be the leading professional body for counselling and psychotherapy and an automatic reference point for anyone seeking information on counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

Our vision:

BACP is leading the effort to make counselling and psychotherapy widely recognised as a profession whose purpose and activity is understood by the general public.

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy:

• values integrity, impartiality and respect;
• embraces a diverse range of counselling and psychotherapy approaches;
• promotes equality of opportunity;
• consults widely;
• advocates accessibility for clients to counsellors;
• undertakes research;
• responds to emerging issues and trends;
• is enterprising