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News from BACP
Campaign success as COVID-19 inquiry to look at mental health impact of pandemic
We wrote to Baroness Hallett, along with other organisations, to ask for mental health to be included in the inquiry’s remit
How do therapists support their clients?
Our member Natasha Page talks about how counsellors and psychotherapists can support their clients
What to expect in your first therapy session
Watch our member Dr Mish Seabrook talk about what happens the first time you meet your therapist
News from BACP
Mental Health Awareness Week: Counselling Changes Lives
We've published results from our 2022 Public Perceptions Survey for Mental Health Awareness Week
New projects focus on improving access to counselling
We're funding schemes to improve access for people from marginalised and racialised community backgrounds
What therapy can help with
Watch our member Natasha Page talk about what therapy can help with
Forthcoming events
Research conference 2022 - Dundee
SCoPEd partner update and Q&A
BACP Supervisor's Event - A paradoxical process: the joys and challenges of supervision
From our journals
The big issue: Hope in the shadow of conflict
Open article: Catherine Jackson explores the role of the therapeutic professions in times of war and global threat. Therapy Today, May 2022
Working with depression
Open article: Chronic low mood can be difficult to treat, but interpersonal psychotherapy is recommended by NICE and widely used in IAPT services. Andrew Bates describes how it works. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2022
'Changing the world, one person at a time': a practitioner perspective on coaching for social change
Open article: To coincide with our Working with Coaching Day in March, focusing on coaching and social impact, Val Watson offers a personal reflection on how she incorporates elements of coaching for social change into her life and practice. Coaching Today, April 2022
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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.