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News from BACP
What are the effects of back to school anxiety
Watch our member Pete English talk about the effects of back to school anxiety
Professional Standards Authority re-accreditation update
We were re-accredited by the PSA in March this year
How to help your child with back to school anxiety
Watch our members Jenny Warwick and Amanda Macdonald share their six tips to help children with back to school anxiety
NHS 111 service introduces mental health support
Our statement in response to the NHS announcement
Update on our AGM motions
Thank you to everyone who supported this year's motions.
How to support your child starting secondary school
Our members share advice for parents with kids starting secondary school next week
Forthcoming events
Supervisors event 2024
Making Connections Glasgow 2024
Students Conference 2025
From our journals
The big issue: A fair slice
Open article: Will mental health get the funding it needs from the new Government? Ellie Broughton reports. Therapy Today, September 2024.
Square peg in a round hole?
Open article: Paul Demetriou explores the challenges, strengths and talents of neurodivergent counsellors. Private Practice, September 2024.
Recharge - refresh: Mental wellbeing in higher education
Open article: Rick Hughes interviews speakers and presenters involved in a recent outdoor personal and professional development event. University and College Counselling, September 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.