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Children's Mental Health Week

“School counselling is one of the most crucial things we can invest time, money and effort in”
Watch Deputy Head Teacher Sanchita Chaudhary talk about the impact of school counselling

Government must act now to avoid children and young people's mental health crisis
We support mental health charities' research based call for urgent Government action on children and young people’s mental health services

Three in four therapists see rise in children with more complex issues
Our poll reveals more children are presenting with ‘more complex issues’
News from BACP

Update on our social media channels
We’ve reviewed our use of X and are exploring new channels

New research shows multiple benefits of school counselling
New studies highlight benefits of on-site counselling for secondary school students and school staff

Letter to Home Secretary calls for therapy support for child sex abuse survivors
We support joint call to ensure child sexual abuse survivors get guaranteed therapy support
Forthcoming events
Students Conference 2025
BACP CYPF conference 2025
Online PDD - 19/03/2025: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Connection
From our journals

The big issue: The problem with placements
Open article: Helen Dalley analyses the results of the first BACP Student Member Survey into the challenges faced by students to gain their client hours. Therapy Today, February 2025

Working with families of brain injury survivors
Open article: People with an acquired brain injury are often cared for at home. But family members also need support to process the potentially life-changing experience, write Dr Freddie Byrne and Angelina Hassan. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2025.

Breathe: transformative leadership coaching in a complex world
Open article: Executive coach Samreen McGregor explores the intersection of spirituality, somatic practices and conscious leadership, and demonstrates how an holistic approach can help leaders develop resilience in today’s increasingly chaotic and complex world. Coaching Today, January 2025
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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.