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Latest news
Lib Dems back our call for greater choice of psychological therapies
This election we've lobbied all parties on a range of core mental health policies
Greens back our call over psychological therapies waiting time
This election we've lobbied all parties about the need for people referred to NHS psychological therapy services to begin treatment within 28 days
Help protect and promote counselling
We're urging our members to ensure the voice of counselling and psychotherapy is heard loud and clear in this General Election
Shining a light on men's mental and physical health this Movember
BACP's Ian is growing a mo in memory of his dad
Labour Party announces commitment to a qualified counsellor in every school
This election we have lobbied all parties asking them to invest in a counsellor in every school
Natalie Bailey talks about importance of access to counselling as she takes over as BACP chair
Our new chair Natalie spoke at our Annual General Meeting
Forthcoming events
Developing your understanding and skills in practice to work with erotic transference and counter-transference
Working With Millenials
BACP Children, Young People and Families conference
From our journals
Sons of our fathers
Free article: Exploring masculinity in counselling means undoing masculinity, writes Manu Bazzano. Therapy Today, November 2019
Ask the Executive: How do I become an executive coach?
Free article: Two members of the BACP Coaching Executive discuss their journeys into executive coaching, to address the question. Coaching Today, October 2019
Treating trauma for public safety: The contribution of psychological support for patients in high security hospitals
Free article: Estelle Moore explores the impact of a trauma-informed service model for patients in Broadmoor Hospital. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2019
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Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
The Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions came into effect on 1 July 2018. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership.
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