These Core responsibilities need to be used together with the Ethical principles and Working ethically within relationships sections of the Ethical Framework to make ethical decisions in our practice.
As members of BACP, we must follow the key sections below:
Read all sections of the Ethical Framework
Section C Core responsibilities: build appropriate relationships
Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2026.
Section C Core responsibilities: keep ourselves, colleagues and those using our services safe
Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2026.
Section C Core responsibilities: understand and act on our legal and professional responsibilities
Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2026.