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'As a psychotherapist and life coach, I’d never before connected the dots between my day job and my hobby of sport and exercise'. Coaching Today, April 2024

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.

Open article: Coach and supervisor Pearl Tran demonstrates how the use of drawing in her practice has transformed her sessions with clients and supervisees. Coaching Today, October 2025

Good Practice in Action clinical reflections for practice resource on confidentiality and record keeping. Last reviewed January 2024. PDF download

Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on equality and diversity. Last reviewed June 2024. PDF download

Open article: Claire Harrison-Breed explains developmental trauma and how it manifests in the therapeutic relationship. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Research by Tahmeena Miah

‘The heartbeat of any organisation is its community’. Therapy Today, February 2024

Our couples collective of BACP therapists share their top tips and guidance on how to navigate relationship issues. Download our booklet or read our online guide.

Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on supervision. Last reviewed April 2024. PDF download