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BACP accreditation demonstrates that a service provider offers an accountable, ethical, professional and responsive service to clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.

71% of parents feel overwhelmed by the emotional reality of becoming a parent, our survey finds

As part of our commitment to demonstrate the importance of counselling and its wider impact, we’re excited to share our Year of impact report.

Poster presentation by  Alan S McPherson.

Research by Nicola Davis

We’re pleased to see so many specific commitments to counselling

The new Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2026 has been launched and will become mandatory on Tuesday 3 November 2026. This page will help you prepare for the transition by providing information about the review process, as well as feedback which helped shape the new framework and supporting resources.

‘I’m listening, asking questions and forming ideas of how best I can contribute’. Therapy Today, March 2024

Our response to the Fonagy review and Government plans for earlier, needs-led support

Our members’ share advice for half of under 25’s who say work stress affects their mental health and sleep