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

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

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.

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

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

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?

Develop your business skills with free online business courses for members, specially selected from OpenLearn, a learning platform delivered by The Open University.

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