About the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counselling changes lives

Find out about the Association, our aims and objectives and strategic priorities.

See how we are run and governed. Meet our officers and governors, read our constitutional documents and find out about our AGM.

We work to promote the role and relevance of the counselling professions in improving psychological wellbeing and mental health. Find out what we are doing to raise standards, influence decision makers and demonstrate the effectiveness of counselling.

We promote and develop safe, ethical and competent practice in counselling and psychotherapy. See how we are raising professional standards, supporting clients and dealing with complaints about poor or unethical practice.

Our seven specialist divisions represent and promote specialist areas of interest within the counselling professions. Find out about their work and how to become a member.

We are committed to educating the public about the practice and benefits of counselling, and to raising the profile of our members in the media. Find out about the support and resources our media team offers for journalists, programme makers and members.

As the UK's leading professional body for the counselling professions, we offer unique and exclusive ways for advertisers to reach over 50,000 counsellors and psychotherapists.

Get answers to frequently asked questions or find out how to contact us.