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Latest news
New BBC television series explores couple's therapy sessions
Sex On The Couch follows real-life couples as they receive therapeutic support for their sexual and emotional issues
Member plans befriending service for people with learning difficulties
Theresa Hammond says friendships build confidence and improve mental health
"Depression isn’t an inevitable part of ageing"
Our Older People Lead Jeremy Bacon writes about challenging ageist stereotypes in the mental health field
'Your mum’s death can leave a huge void in your life – it’s important to know you’re not alone'
BACP member Susi De Lacey has set up a bereavement support group called Missing Our Mums
Half of teachers say there’s no counsellor at their school to support pupils, survey reveals
BACP responds to research carried out by the National Education Union
Game of Thrones star reveals ‘therapy changed my life’
Actress Sophie Turner has said talking to someone made a positive difference to her mental health
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Research Conference 2019 - Belfast
Making Connections
Culturally and Linguistically sensitive supervision
From our journals
Between black and white
Free article: Yvon Guest explores the unique challenges faced by people of mixed race in our highly polarised society. Therapy Today, April 2019
The psychological impact of skin cancer
Free article: Nicola Swales explores how talking therapies can support patients diagnosed with melanoma. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2019
Thinking together: the untapped potential of internal coaches
Free article: Bill Critchley and Ann Knights explore the complex relationship between internal coaches in organisations and their clients, and the opportunity offered by a working partnership based on active co-inquiry. Coaching Today, April 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.
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Information and resources to support your ethical practice
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Upholding high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions