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Join a BACP divisional executive
Our seven divisions are networks of occupation groups or special areas of interest, each managed by an executive committee of volunteers
From our website... faith and spirituality
Every month we're pulling together a collection of resources from across the website on a topical theme, this month's focus is faith and spirituality.
2022 AGM update
We've an update on our motions and resolutions and Governor nomination processes
What parents and carers think about school counselling
Our latest research could have implications for practice and policy
Therapy talks: An introduction to therapy
Our film aims to demystify therapy, tackle misconceptions and answer common questions about seeing a therapist
Scottish Government consults on Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy
We’re encouraging members and counselling organisations to have their say in the consultation
Forthcoming events
BACP Private Practice Network Meeting - Glasgow
Working with Domestic Abuse in CYP&F
BACP Private Practice conference
From our journals
Suicide risk: explore or evade?
Open article: Andrew Reeves believes risk is intrinsic to therapy and encourages practitioners to talk about suicide with their clients. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2022
Becoming Jack
Open article: Jack Jackson explains why he chose to talk to the therapy profession at a BACP conference about his story of transitioning in the workplace. BACP Workplace, July 2022
Spirituality in practice
Open article: Gillie Jenkinson, Kathryn Kinmond and Maureen Slattery-Marsh, feature reflective exercises designed to help counsellors to recognise healthy and unhealthy expressions of spirituality in the therapy room. In this issue, Gillie Jenkinson invites you to consider two scenarios. Thresholds, July 2022
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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.