IACP and BACP recognition of accreditation BACP and the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) have a connection with each other’s counsellor and psychotherapist accreditation schemes.
What is animal-assisted therapy? Research Published 13 Sep 2022 Updated 9 Sep 2025 Our members Sarah Urwin and Tracie Holroyd explain what animal-assisted therapy involves and how it can help
Research digest Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 News and resources from the BACP Research team. Therapy Today, May 2024
Viewpoint: Getting on with our lives Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 'It takes courage to dare to be your real self’ Regular column from Judy Stafford. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
Ethical Framework Review Project progress Policy Published 21 Mar 2024 Updated 24 Dec 2025 Find out more about the themes and feedback from our Ethical Framework review
How to boost your self-esteem News Published 18 Jun 2024 Our members share their tips to help you build up your self-esteem
Accredited member to senior accredited member route 2: Level 7 qualification route For accredited members who have attained a Level 7 counselling and psychotherapy qualification that meets the eligibility criteria.
Registered member to accredited member route 4: NHS core training pathway For registered members who have successfully completed the NHS core training pathway.