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'I caught a glimpse of what an intrinsically rewarding career might look like and I resolved to find out what might be involved in training to be a therapist.' University and College Counselling, March 2023

Answers to some common questions about how could IR35 could affect you or your business

For accredited members who’ve not completed the required Level 7 counselling and psychotherapy qualification or a BACP accredited or approved progression training course aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.

Our Public Perceptions Survey found nearly one in three young adults have sought help from a therapist

Sandi Mann explores the impact and learning points related to mass mental health trauma support. BACP Workplace, April 2024

Invest to unlock: mobilising Scotland’s counselling and psychotherapy workforce to address unmet need during the Scottish Parliament Election 2026.

Good Practice in Action legal resource covering working with children and young people. Last reviewed August 2025. PDF download

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For Registered members who have completed a core training that meets the eligibility criteria for BACP individual accreditation but haven't completed a BACP accredited core practitioner training course or a BACP accredited or approved progression training aligned to SCoPEd framework column B and C.