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
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BACP's commitment to trans, non-binary and gender-questioning people News Published 24 Jun 2026 We’re committed to being a fully inclusive organisation for transgender (trans), non-binary, and gender questioning people (TNBGQ), across our roles as an employer, membership body and charity.
Working online in the counselling professions GPiA 125 Good practice Published 11 Apr 2022 Good Practice in Action clinical reflections for practice resource on working online. Published November 2024. PDF download
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Working with issues linked to counter terrorism Information on policy guidance involving disclosures or information shared related to counter-terrorism issues.
Boundaries as healing: reclaiming voice after childhood emotional neglect News Published 11 Aug 2025 Exploring how to set boundaries after childhood emotional neglect. BACP Member blogs. BACP Member blogs.
Let’s talk about sex Journals Published 24 Jan 2023 There is much to gain from discussing sexual issues in general therapy, says Jules Prentice. Therapy Today, February 2023
A map for the journey: announcing the new coaching competence framework Journals Published 26 Jan 2023 Open article: David Britten explains why the coaching competences have been created and gives some background to their development. He addresses some key questions and concerns that BACP members have voiced about these and other frameworks. Coaching Today, January 2023
Clinical concepts: Watch and learn Journals Published 26 Jan 2024 Analysing the experiences of characters in films can help clients and trainees explore difficult themes, say Jenny Hamilton and Helen Kemp. Therapy Today, February 2024