Bursary scheme for counselling and psychotherapy training News Published 1 Nov 2022 Our new scheme aims to encourage underrepresented groups into the counselling and psychotherapy professions by providing financial support for training
Online and phone counselling About therapy What is online counselling? What is telephone or phone counselling? Our member Rakhi Chand explains how online and phone counselling work.
Checklist for using AI tools Guidance for members: legal, ethical and practical considerations for BACP members using AI tools.
Third sector: The end of a relationship and the beginning of an uncertain future Journals Published 31 Oct 2016 Regular column from Michael Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2016
MP's report on mental health services reflects our calls for funding improvements News Published 3 Dec 2025 “These are common sense calls that would have a positive impact on counselling provision"
Increased access to enhanced DBS checks for private therapists News Published 10 Dec 2025 We’ve asked the Government for more clarity on DBS check changes
Policy briefings Information on policy guidance involving disclosures or information shared related to counter-terrorism issues.
Professional conduct How we uphold high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions.
Service accreditation BACP accreditation demonstrates that a service provider offers an accountable, ethical, professional and responsive service to clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
Self-acknowledged strengths and limitations of counsellors and CBT therapists News Published 10 May 2022 Poster presentation by Professor Thomas Schroder and Soumya Choudhary