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Latest news
Call for member resolutions and motions
We’re inviting members to submit resolutions and motions to be considered at our 2019 Annual General Meeting.
"Counselling has completely changed my outlook"
Hear Michelle Fletcher's story about how counselling helped her to deal with a series of life events
‘I’ve come across veterans who will be digging trenches in their garden to take cover in’
BACP member Justin Havens features in a documentary talking about how PTSD affects military veterans
Two out of five social media users say it's affected their mental health
Our survey examined the public perception about social media use and its effects on children and young people
Making our voice clearer in political debate
We're hopeful parliamentarians will create an All-Party Parliamentary Group for the benefit of our members, the professions and the public
Mental health needs of young people with learning disabilities overlooked
New report calls for prevention and promotion of mental health for young people with learning disabilities
Forthcoming events
Working with mental health in the workplace: developing and enhancing your portfolio
Making Connections
Working with identity in times of transition using a coaching approach
From our journals
Who says men can’t cope with emotions?
Free article: Explore your male clients’ coping strategies – they may be the key to engagement, says Jason Spendelow. Therapy Today, June 2019
Wake-up call
Free article: Roughly halfway through a counselling life, a re-evaluation occurs, as the well-established practitioner recognises the professional plateau they currently occupy, writes Wyn Bramley. Private Practice, June 2019
Weapons of mass distraction: addictive design, wellbeing and human rights
Free article: The final instalment of Sarah Haywood’s four-part series, focusing on children and young people’s digital worlds. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2019
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Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
The Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions came into effect on 1 July 2018. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership.
Ethics hub
Information and resources to support your ethical practice
Professional conduct
Upholding high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions