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We’re urging the government to recognise that access to psychological therapies is a crucial part of suicide prevention

Our accreditation routes recognise the wide variety of training pathways by which our members enter the profession and then continue to develop post-qualification.

In the context of a challenging employment market, driving growth in paid opportunities and bringing employers closer to our professions is a key priority for BACP.

An approved progression qualification demonstrates meeting high professional standards aligned to the SCoPEd framework and approved qualification criteria.

What happens when you book a Certificate of Proficiency assessment and what you need to do

We reviewed our Articles of Association as part of our commitment to building a more agile, transparent and future-ready organisation.

Our experts share top tips on how to break negative thinking

Open article: Alba Carod writes about how working with astrology and dream symbols can offer clients a symbolic path to transformation. Thresholds, July 2026.

An exploration of unplanned endings in therapy and the reasons why a client or therapist may terminate therapy early without reason. Video resource.

To enable previous or current senior accredited members (awarded prior to 2023) to move to our revised senior accredited membership category, where they have the skills, knowledge and training to do so.