Accredited member to senior accredited member route 3: recognition of prior learning (RPL) For accredited members who’ve not completed the required Level 7 counselling and psychotherapy qualification or a BACP accredited or approved progression training course aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.
Social media, sleep and young people’s mental health News Published 12 Mar 2026 Therapists share how social media use affects young people’s sleep and what you can do to help
Counselling terms and concepts About therapy We explain some of the key terms and concepts you may hear if you're considering or having therapy
Registered member to senior accredited member route 4: dual membership transfer News Published 28 Nov 2025 For registered members who also hold current membership with ACC, BPC, NCPS or UKCP aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.
Self esteem About therapy What is self esteem? How can I improve my self esteem? BACP member Natasha Page explains how counselling can help.
Chronic pain Journals Published 23 Feb 2023 What is chronic pain? How does pain affect your mental health? Can counselling help and what types of therapy are best for chronic pain? Our member Elizabeth Turp explains.
Considering the ethical principles of self-care and fitness to practice when working with trauma Janice Thomas explores how self-care is a vital part of our ethical character as practitioners. Video resource.
Tax relief on BACP membership fees Members who are UK tax payers may be eligible to claim tax relief on annual membership fees.