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News from BACP
We join BPS in calling for changes to draft crime Bill
We've briefed Peers ahead of a debate on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
Olympic champion praised for discussing eating disorder
Our member Ruth Micallef says therapy can support people with eating disorders
New Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund launched
The £15m fund aims to support adult community-based initiatives across Scotland
Review of senior accreditation schemes
We’re reviewing our senior accreditation schemes and will pause accepting new applications from 14 January 2022
Widespread calls for Government to fund school-based counselling
“There’s clear and positive evidence that school-based counselling can really make a difference”
Landmark moment for NHS counselling and psychotherapy training and jobs
Paid training pathway for counsellors in the NHS launched
Forthcoming events
How to Succeed in Private Practice
Working with soul: Creating a trellis for spirituality in therapeutic practice
BACP Staying Connected - Northern England
From our journals
The big issue: Putting race on the training agenda
Open article: Catherine Jackson asks how counselling training can better equip practitioners to work in today’s multicultural society. Therapy Today, October 2021
Are we ready for an ageing workforce?
Open article: Helen Kewell argues that a new era is dawning and our workplaces, society and economy will need to find new ways to value our older people. BACP Workplace, October 2021
Conversations: Intergenerational trauma
Open article: Mick Cooper and his daughter Maya Cooper talk to Amy McCormack about the impact of family history. Thresholds, October 2021
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Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
The full Ethical Framework with additional resources, videos and FAQs. 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.