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University counselling effective in reducing students’ distress, research finds
The researchers say the results demonstrate the value in pooling data from higher education counselling services
Workplace counselling competence framework published
The framework aims to recognise and support the roles of workplace counsellors
Our manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections
We're championing counselling and psychotherapy to help address the mental health impact of Covid-19
Championing counselling and psychotherapy in the Welsh elections
Our manifesto aims to meet the mental health challenges of the pandemic
February SCoPEd update for members
An update on what’s happening with the SCoPEd project
Championing counselling to employers at major conference
We're sponsoring this year's Health and Wellbeing at Work conference
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Online CYP&F 2021 - Weathering the storm: counselling in a changing climate
BACP Network Meeting - Private Practice
Research online - Promoting collaboration in research, policy and practice
From our journals
The big issue: Mapping the future
Open article: Catherine Jackson explores the historical context of today’s SCoPEd initiative and what it can teach us. Therapy Today, March 2021
Where are we going, and why? A reflection on the digitalisation of counselling in HE
Open article: Services moved online in response to lockdowns. Sarah Hinds explores the losses for clients and counsellors. University and College Counselling, March 2021
Puberty blockers: whose choice is it, anyway?
Open article: In light of the court case Bell–v–Tavistock, Peter Jenkins examines the legal role of Gillick competence, Sam Hope and Luan Baines-Ball explore access to puberty blockers and Susan McGinnis raises questions about consent. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2021
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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.
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