School and college counselling expert reference group This UK wide, expert by experience group is made up of practitioners from across the four nations who are interested in becoming more involved in our children, young people and families policy and campaign work.
The cost of not changing counsellor training student survey News Published 26 Jun 2026 A reflection on anti-oppressive practice in counselling training, exploring systemic barriers, student experiences, and the need for meaningful change. BACP member blogs.
The big issue: The end of trust Good practice Published 20 Feb 2026 Open article: Ellie Broughton explores how therapists work in the age of misinformation, scepticism and conspiracy theory. Therapy Today, March 2026.
Safeguarding and protecting people BACP’s work to protect the public and to maintain public confidence in the profession is at the heart of everything we do.
Working with children and young people GPiA 046 Good practice Published 20 Sep 2018 Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on working with children and young people. Last reviewed November 2025. PDF download
The big issue: Bridging the gap Journals Published 21 Feb 2025 Open article: Alan McPherson looks at the evidence that we’re closing the research - practice gap in our profession - and why it matters. Therapy Today, March 2025.
What the SCoPEd framework means to me All registered, accredited or senior accredited BACP members will be represented in the framework
The psychological treatment of armed forces personnel and veterans News Published 18 Jun 2026 Joseph Ryan examines the desirable qualities in a therapist who treats members of the armed forces and veterans, or their families. BACP member blogs.
Ethical Framework BSL version The full text of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2018 presented in British Sign Language (BSL)