Preparing for the 2026 Ethical Framework 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.
Notes from the Chair: New beginnings Journals Published 30 Oct 2023 ‘I was so heartened and inspired to see so many experienced, talented and passionate counsellors who are Workplace division members apply for a position on the Executive Committee.’ BACP Workplace, October 2023
Introduction to supervision in the counselling professions (members) GPiA 054 Good practice Published 31 Dec 2017 Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on supervision. Last reviewed March 2024. PDF download
Spotlight: Meet the team Journals Published 1 Nov 2023 Who are the team working to review the Ethical Framework? Therapy Today, November 2023
From the CEO Journals Published 1 Dec 2023 ‘We’ve made progress in the work we’re doing to bring more therapists into the NHS’. Therapy Today, December 2023
Am I wrong to be optimistic about the future of health and care? News Published 26 Nov 2024 Matt Smith-Lilley focuses on the health and care sector, giving his insights into current challenges with an eye on the future: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog
From the Chair Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 ‘The trajectory of the counselling professions is constantly being directed by political influences’ Therapy Today, May 2024
Imposter syndrome: the quiet companion of new counselling graduates Charlotte Allocca on imposter syndrome in new counsellors and reframing it as growth. BACP member blogs.
The powerful momentum of a united voice calling for school counselling investment News Published 1 Oct 2020 Our Children, Young People and Families lead Jo Holmes reflects on the impact of our school counselling campaign
The big issue: The silent fight Journals Published 20 Aug 2025 Open article: Lucy McDonald investigates how therapists can support the rising numbers living with chronic illness. Therapy Today, September 2025.