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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance and resources for members
Putting counselling on the Mayoral election agenda
Greater Manchester mayoral candidates joined us to discuss mental health and counselling
Petition to remove VAT on counsellors’ and psychotherapists’ services
Our member Jo Gee has launched a petition to make mental health treatment VAT exempt
IAPT decision gives greater recognition to counselling and psychotherapy
The move was called for by ourselves and other professional bodies
Therapists' perspectives on working with clients taking psychiatric drugs
Results of a survey of BACP, UKCP and BPS members are now available online
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We're looking for members and non-members to sit on our independent panels that consider potential misconduct or malpractice by BACP applicants and members
Forthcoming events
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Staying Connected
Suicide and self-harm - Working safely and ethically with clients at risk
From our journals
The big issue: Behind closed doors
Open article: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought domestic abuse under the spotlight. Radhika Holmström investigates. Therapy Today, April 2021
Life stories as soul journeys
Open article: Cedric Speyer introduces his psychospiritual model, with an extract from his book. Thresholds, April 2021
Are you facing digital burnout?
Open article: The pandemic has changed the way we work, and a new variant of burnout has emerged. Nicola Neath explores the signs and symptoms and shares her ideas for treatment. BACP Workplace, April 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.