Accredited member to senior accredited member route 2: Level 7 qualification route For accredited members who have attained a Level 7 counselling and psychotherapy qualification that meets the eligibility criteria.
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About BACP We exist for one simple reason - counselling changes lives. Read about our philosophy, values and strategy.
Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 BACP new researcher award News Published 17 May 2024 Fabienne dos Santos Sousa, Annabella Feeny and Pierre Musa (Musa) Halime Wessel won the award for their study into Scottish university and college counselling services.
BACP's five year strategy News Published 22 May 2023 Our strategy includes six objectives to support members and change the lives of more people and communities
What is EMDR? About therapy Our member Dr Justin Havens explains what Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is and how it can help
Reviews Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 Personal critiques of new books for counsellors and psychotherapists working with children, young people and families. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024
Making therapy safe for autistic adults: One pair of shoes at a time News Published 19 Jan 2026 Zoe McFarlane identifies how to engage and empower autistic clients