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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance and resources for members
Your feedback on our listening workshops
We asked attendees to each of the EDI, professional standards and communication listening workshops to complete a survey to help us improve these events
Counselling in the news - September 2021
A round-up of where our members have been talking in the media about counselling and its benefits
Supporting the mental health of Afghan refugees
Our member Jude Boyles says therapeutic support should be built into resettlement programmes
Second phase of Northern Ireland mental health fund launched
Grant values of between £5k and £100k will be made available to charities.
Mental health support for veterans
Our member Justin Havens says it can be a challenge to ensure veterans access the treatment they need
Forthcoming events
BACP Private Practice Conference 2021
The value of the counsellor's un-biased response to children and young people's online lives
Working with soul: Creating a trellis for spirituality in therapeutic practice
From our journals
I-gen: how context drives mental health
Open article: Each generation needs to confront the issues of their era. Turkan Dogan explores the challenges faced by the I-Gen, the Internet Generation. University and College Counselling, September 2021
How the body responds to racism
Open article: Alexander Oviawe explains how racism leads to neurological and biological responses that impact on mind, mood and body. Private Practice, September 2021
Narcissists’ children
Open article: Jennifer Pitt discusses parental narcissism, the impact on young people and how counsellors can address their unmet needs. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 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.