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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..

'There is a deeply unhelpful myth that counselling consists of nice people saying kind things to sad people'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024

"There has always been concern that the cost of training precludes many good candidates from becoming counsellors. Efforts to make the profession more inclusive have long been jeopardised by this." Regular column from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

'It takes courage to dare to be your real self’ Regular column from Judy Stafford. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023

'We humans are capable of love, of joy, of immense compassion’  Therapy Today, December 2023

Training: 'Large cohorts offer richer diversity in terms of age, class, race, ethnicity, experience and personality type. Students might range in age from 20s to 70s, with all that this implies in terms of life experience and outlook.' BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

"Human beings’ strength lies in our ability to connect with each other and to form strong relationships, even during difficult times." Regular column from Kath Lock-Giddy. Thresholds, January 2023

Amy Bramley replies to questions about her work and what inspires her. Thresholds online, January 2023

Government commits to another £3 million for hubs for young people