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News from BACP
Unmasking ADHD through therapy
Our Unmasking ADHD through therapy campaign highlights the impact of ADHD through a series of powerful portraits.
Unmasking ADHD through therapy: Emotive portraits feature in new campaign
Three quarters of therapists reported a rise in clients seeking therapy for ADHD-related issues in the past year, according to our survey
BACP winners at Memcom awards
Our member eBulletin wins membership excellence award and ‘Anxiety is’ campaign is highly commended
Labour’s Education Secretary promises new ‘child-centred approach'
We support aim to put children’s wellbeing at the centre of their education
Government must take bold and decisive action on children and young people’s mental health
We held a fringe event on children and young people's mental health at the Labour Party conference
Letter to Secretary of State for Education calls for steps to reduce school absences
We support call for better access to counselling in schools to help reduce absenteeism
Forthcoming events
Making Connections Glasgow 2024
Working With: Spirituality 2024
Online PDD - 29/01/2025 - Integrating coaching into your counselling practice
From our journals
The big issue: Breaking the birth trauma taboo
Open article: Postnatal trauma is still largely unrecognised and untreated - particularly in black women, says Micha Frazer-Carroll. Therapy Today, October 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.