Opinion: Has school counselling lost its voice? Journals Published 1 Nov 2023 Counselling is fighting to hold onto its place in school-based mental health initiatives, says Marilyn McGowan. Therapy Today, November 2023
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..
News and resources Journals Published 4 Mar 2024 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2024
Recognising loss: racially minoritised women and structural inequality at work News Published 19 May 2026 Rakhi Chand explores racially minoritised women, misogynoir and the emotional and psychic costs of leadership. BACP member blogs.
Professional conduct publication policy Policy Published 18 May 2018 Updated 12 Dec 2019 Our policy on publishing professional conduct decisions
Reparenting the wounded inner child Journals Published 1 Dec 2023 Bruno Condé describes a technique from transactional analysis to give clients agency over the maturing process of their inner child. Therapy Today, December 2023
What is art therapy? About therapy Our member Marion Major explains what an art therapist does and what art therapy can help with
Our policy asks reflected in the Conservative manifesto News Published 11 Jun 2024 We’re pleased some of our key policy asks are included, but gaps are likely to remain in services
Coroner’s Court, inquests and confidentiality beyond death: issues for the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 060 Good practice Published 31 Jul 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource on confidentiality. Last reviewed December 2025. PDF download
Suicide: issues for the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 057 Good practice Published 1 Aug 2025 Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed August 2025. PDF download