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We’re sharing our members' blogs about how you’ve been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the impact it’s had on you and your practice.
Coronavirus: Advice for the public
Advice on seeing a therapist during the pandemic, plus tips, advice and coping strategies from our members to help you through these uncertain times
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Championing counselling and psychotherapy in the Welsh elections
Our manifesto aims to meet the mental health challenges of the pandemic
Our manifesto for the Scottish Parliament elections
We're championing counselling and psychotherapy to help address the mental health impact of Covid-19
Children need mental health catch-up when schools reopen
We’re campaigning for a paid counsellor to be available in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England
Championing counselling to employers at major conference
We're sponsoring this year's Health and Wellbeing at Work conference
February SCoPEd update for members
An update on what’s happening with the SCoPEd project
Updated Online and Phone Therapy (OPT) Framework
The framework will support members who work with clients online or by phone
Forthcoming events
BACP Student Conference 2021
Online CYP&F 2021 - Weathering the storm: counselling in a changing climate
BACP Network Meeting - Private 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
From the inside out: how coaching changes lives
Open article: President of BACP, David Weaver, talks to Carolyn Mumby about his work with young black men and calls for increased diversity within the coaching profession. Coaching Today, January 2021
Sizing up obesity
Open article: The Government wants us to lose weight, to protect both ourselves and the NHS. Deanne Jade argues that diets contribute to the stigma around fatness and suggests a more compassionate approach.Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2021
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Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
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.
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.