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News from BACP
Update on our Board of Trustees
We’ve shared a statement about two Trustees
World Mental Health Day: Workplace stress advice
Our members share thoughts and advice around workplace stress
World Mental Health Day – our joint statement
We’ve joined with other counselling and mental health organisations to issue a joint statement in support of NHS staff for World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day: Why people are seeking therapy in 2024
Almost two thirds (64%) of therapists have seen an increase in clients coming to therapy for support with stress, persistent worrying, and overthinking
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
Labour’s Education Secretary promises new ‘child-centred approach'
We support aim to put children’s wellbeing at the centre of their education
Forthcoming events
AGM Conference 2024
Working With: Spirituality 2024
Working with adult adopted clients and adoption related issues
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.
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.
In depth: Challenging misrepresentation
Open article: Trainee therapist, Ruqaiyyah Najib calls for the therapy profession to prioritise culturally competent training. Thresholds, October 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.