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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..

Open article: In comparison to postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety (PNA) is under-recognised, with a recent study revealing it’s an unfamiliar concept among professionals involved in maternal care. Regular column from Dr Claire Oakeley. Private Practice, December 2023

Open article: With increasing numbers of people turning to ChatGPT for support, how do therapists ensure they stay relevant, and that clients stay safe? asks Sally Brown. Therapy Today, July-August 2025.

Open article: As coaches and dual-qualified practitioners, what ethical responsibilities do we hold for our clients?Dr Trish Turner and Dr Benita Mayhead share their explorations. Coaching Today, April 2026.

Open article: Barbara Smith, Carl Dutton and Kaye Richards have developed green and social prescribing for young people, with innovative programmes delivered by CAMHS practitioners and community colleagues. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2025.

Jeanine Connor revisits an article, first published in this journal in 2011, in which she examined the impact on children of exposure to sex and violence online and in the home. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Open article: If we are to support people living with Parkinson’s disease, we must understand the importance not only of the motor symptoms but also of the psychological effects, as Deirdre Daly explains. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2026.

Psychotherapist Jenny Pearson talks to Catherine Jackson about her decision to identify herself as the daughter of the teacher who abused broadcaster Nicky Campbell. Therapy Today, March 2024

For courses aligned to SCoPEd framework column C competences.

For courses aligned to SCoPEd framework column B competences.