Ethics essentials
Explaining the 2026 Ethical Framework

Adele Jackson and Marita Morahan introduce how the new Ethical Framework can be used. This video will help you to understand the structure of the new Ethical Framework and how to use each section of it to support your ethical decision-making.

Video transcript: How to use the Ethical Framework (docx 109KB)

Andrew Reeves and Myira Khan discuss Section A of the new Ethical Framework - rationale for ethical decision making. They explain the concepts of developing an ethical rationale and ethical decision-making as shown within the new Ethical Framework.

Video transcript: Forming a rationale for ethical decision making (docx 112KB)

Myira Khan and Andrew Reeves explore Section B of the new Ethical Framework - Ethical principles focusing on anti-oppressive practice. They discuss the concepts of anti-oppressive practice within this new Ethical Framework and support you in understanding how it can impact therapeutic work and decision making.

Video transcript: Anti-oppressive practice (docx 113KB)

Marita Morahan and Adele Jackson introduce you to Section C of the new Ethical Framework specifically at Core responsibility 1, Build appropriate relationships. They discuss what this means in practice, and how it can inform your therapeutic work and ethical decision-making.

Video transcript: Building appropriate relationships (docx 112KB)

Patrick Cawley and Andrew Reeves look at to Section C of the new Ethical Framework specifically at Core responsibility 2, Keeping ourselves and our colleagues safe. They discuss what this means in practice, and how it can inform your therapeutic work and ethical decision-making.

Video transcript: Keeping ourselves and our colleagues safe (docx 112KB)

Richard Miller and Tina Williams look at Section C of the new Ethical Framework specifically Core responsibilities 2.1 e, Keeping ourselves and those using our services safe. They explore the developments in AI, how to use AI ethically when considering using it in your practice, the risks and challenges and the importance of keeping yourself up to date and informed.

Video transcript: Ethics and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (docx 115KB)

Andrew Reeves and Patrick Cawley discuss Section C of the new Ethical Framework - Core responsibility 3, understand and act on their legal responsibilities. They discuss what this means in practice, and how they can inform your therapeutic work and ethical decision-making.

Video transcript: Understanding our legal and professional responsibilities (docx 114KB)

Tina Williams and Maria Kayode explore Section C of the new Ethical Framework - Core responsibility 4, deliver services to high professional standards. They discuss what this means in practice, and how they can inform your therapeutic work and ethical decision-making.

Video transcript: Delivering services to high professional standards (docx 113KB)

Adele Jackson is Senior Ethics Officer at BACP and a practicing counsellor and supervisor. and has supported the review of the Ethical Framework review. 

Marita Morahan is a chartered psychologist, psychotherapist and researcher. She’s the lead for the Ethical Framework review, bringing, bringing together expertise in psychotherapy, teaching and research supervision. 

Professor Andrew Reeves is a senior accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, senior accredited coach and coach supervisor, and registered social worker. He’s an external consultant to the Ethical Framework review.  

Patrick Cawley is Ethics Services Manager at BACP and an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist. He leads the ethics team, helping members navigate ethical decision-making and has supported the review of the Ethical Framework.

Myira Khan is an accredited counsellor, clinical supervisor, trainer and author, specialising in anti-oppressive practice, diversity, identity and wellbeing. She’s an external consultant to the Ethical Framework review. 

Richard Miller is a counsellor, clinical supervisor, AI ethicist and trainer. He specialises in the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in counselling and psychotherapy and is an external consultant to Ethical Framework review. 

Tina Williams is Good Practice Lead at BACP and a registered psychotherapist and clinical supervisor  with experience across therapeutic services. She leads on  the development of supplementary resources and guidance for members. 

Maria Kayode is a Membership Marketing Officer at BACP, supporting member engagement and communications with main focuses on the Ethical Framework review and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB).