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Thank you to everyone who supported this year's motions.

'I cannot behave like oil or water when I am neither. I am both’: How competent are you to work with multi-heritage clients? Plus... Insomnia... Dilemmas in practice... Competence frameworks. Private Practice, September 2025.

All registered, accredited or senior accredited BACP members will be represented in the framework

For BACP accredited members who also hold current membership with ACC, BPC, NCPS or UKCP aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.

For registered members who’ve successfully completed core training that meets the eligibility for individual accreditation but haven’t completed either a BACP accredited course or a BACP accredited or approved progression training course aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework since initial qualification.

For accredited members who have completed a BACP accredited or approved progression training course aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.

Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about specialist accreditation schemes

Whether you're seeking support on managing your current practice, looking to develop your business, or thinking about starting out on your own, this toolkit aims to help you on your private practice journey.

Announcing a number of measures to reduce the cost of accreditation for those who would benefit from financial support.