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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance and resources for members
Our survey into COVID-19's mental health legacy discussed in the media
Our Chair Natalie Bailey called for increased funding and access to counselling during an interview on national radio
BACP shortlisted for three membership excellence awards
Our work supporting members in the pandemic, Therapy Today and Workplace journal up for awards
Welsh Government prioritises new investment in counselling
We welcome the Welsh Government’s new Programme of Government commitments which closely mirrors our own Welsh manifesto priorities
Our major new report examines the pandemic's impact on the nation's mental health
Almost 5,000 members contributed to our inaugural Mindometer survey
“Hopefully more men will open up about how they’re feeling”
Our members talk about men and counselling as part of Men’s Health Week
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BACP Private Practice Conference 2021
From our journals
The big issue: When gay doesn’t mean happy
Open article: Why is the therapy profession still ill-informed about trauma in the gay community? asks Matthew Todd. Therapy Today, June 2021
Reasons to worry
Open article: David Blowers and Sheila Haugh on why health anxiety is a more complex phenomenon than people seem to realise. Private Practice, June 2021
Coming of age
Open article: David Curl shares perspectives from a virtual film club, set up during the pandemic, to maintain morale and a sense of shared purpose among staff at a pupil referral unit. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 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.