Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 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..
School counselling campaign raised in Parliament News Published 21 Oct 2020 We briefed MPs for a debate on support for children and families during the Covid-19 pandemic
Keeping track of clients’ progress in private practice Research Published 7 Sep 2018 Updated 2 Sep 2025 The Advancing Practice through Tracking (AdaPT) project looked at the use of an online platform to record routine outcome measurements in private practice between 2018 and 2021.
'Deep concerns' over the Government’s reduced investment in Young Futures Hubs News Published 25 Jul 2025 We issued a joint statement highlighting concerns over the Government’s decision to reduce investment and linking hubs to crime prevention
Therapy, refugees, and resilience in hostile times Jude explores refuge, resilience, and resistance: A therapist’s reflection on standing with refugee. BACP member blogs.
In memory of Sarah Anne Forrester News Published 26 Nov 2025 We extend our sincere condolences to Sarah’s family, her friends, her colleagues at the Kelly Foundation, and everyone whose life she touched
Mental health law within the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 029 Good practice Published 31 Dec 2017 Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed April 2026. PDF download
Abortion: issues for the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 059 Good practice Published 31 Aug 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed November 2025. PDF download
The big issue: You can knock… but you can’t come in Journals Published 24 Feb 2022 Open article: Catherine Jackson asks why counselling is still largely inaccessible to disabled people. Therapy Today, March 2022