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Our 2026 AGM is taking place on Friday 20 November.

New BACP accreditation routes opening February 2026 after SCoPEd transition period.

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

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

The Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) framework is a ground-breaking shared standards framework, which sets out the core training, practice and competence requirements for counsellors and psychotherapists working with adults.

For registered members who have completed a BACP accredited core training course aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework or a BACP accredited or approved column C progression training.

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

We offer additional and financial support to eligible members to help remove barriers to accreditation.

Become a BACP Trustee: are you passionate about the future of the counselling profession and looking to make a meaningful impact on the nation’s mental health?

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