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'I cannot behave like oil or water when I am neither. I am both’: How competent are you to work with multi-heritage clients? Plus... Insomnia... Dilemmas in practice... Competence frameworks. Private Practice, September 2025.

Are we in danger of extinction? The impact of artificial intelligence. Plus... Where spirit meets culture... Third-party referrals... Working with displaced clients. Private Practice, March 2026.

The placement problem. Is competition for places leaving trainees vulnerable to exploitation? Eldest daughter syndrom // Disgust in the therapy room // Supervising a former client // Healing from sudden bereavement. Therapy Today, February 2025

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For courses aligned to SCoPEd framework column B competences.

All registered, accredited or senior accredited BACP members will be represented in the framework

For awarding organisations who have designed a qualification that enables students to gain competences aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.

Whether you're seeking support on managing your current practice, looking to develop your business, or thinking about starting out on your own, this toolkit aims to help you on your private practice journey.

Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about specialist accreditation schemes

For BACP accredited members who also hold current membership with ACC, BPC, NCPS or UKCP aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.