Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions The Ethical Framework sets out the expected ethical principles, values and good practice standards for BACP members. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership..
The big issue: Celebrating singlehood: the rise in staying solo by choice Journals Published 17 Apr 2025 Open article: More people are choosing to stay unpartnered, and it’s time we ditch the stigma and start to understand the lived experiences of singletons beyond the context of dating, says Suzy Walker. Therapy Today, May 2025.
In depth: Forgiveness in therapy Journals Published 20 Dec 2024 Open article: Chris Wake writes about how to make use of this process with clients. Thresholds, January 2025.
Private Practice journal archive Journals Published 17 Aug 2017 View and download back issues of Private Practice journal, the quarterly journal of BACP Private Practice division.
‘Great result’ with proposed changes to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill News Published 6 Jan 2026 This follows more than a year of conversations and campaigning
Mental health crisis - universities outsource counselling despite soaring demand News Published 17 Jul 2018 With University counselling services at risk of downgrading or outsourcing, we're raising awareness of the importance of retaining and increasing embedded counselling services. We need your support.
When our clients leave: The loss we don’t talk about enough Angelique da Silva on the unspoken grief of endings in therapy and the marks they leave. BACP member blogs.
Our commitment to clients resources Videos, FAQs and resources to support members in working with this section of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
Relationship counselling Research Published 23 Oct 2018 Updated 2 Sep 2025 A collaborative study with Relate looking at the effectiveness of relationship counselling