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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance and resources for members
Our call for counselling to be part of Scotland's new GP mental health provision
Scottish Government needs to ensure counselling and psychotherapy are included within proposed multi-disciplinary teams
Importance of school counselling highlighted in two reports
Reports call for increased investment in children and young people’s mental health
Our members in the media - December 2021
A round-up of where our members have been talking in the media about counselling and its benefits
Police bill amended after we raise client confidentiality concerns
We’ll continue to monitor the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill through Parliament
Mental health and wellbeing tips for Christmas and new year
Our members shared some thoughts that might help you over the 12 days of Christmas
Forthcoming events
BACP Spirituality Network Meeting - West Midlands
BACP Staying Connected - Central and South England
Queering Therapy Spaces and Working with Gender Diverse Clients
From our journals
The big issue: Working behind bars
Open article: Does therapy have a place in addressing the mental health crisis in our prisons? asks Radhika Holmström. Therapy Today, December 2021 / January 2022
Two problems, one story, three poems, some readers
Open article: Jane Davis on how literature might assist therapeutic practice. Private Practice, December 2021
Reflections: Spirituality in reflective practice
Open article: Keith Duckett identifies the components required to bring spirituality into reflective work. Thresholds, January 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.