Online and phone therapy (OPT) competence framework, user guide and training curriculum A framework and curriculum to support training and practice in online and phone therapy (formerly telephone and e-counselling competences and curricula)
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.
Glossary Research Published 12 Jul 2018 Updated 13 Jul 2018 The meaning of words used within the Ethical Guidelines for Research in the Counselling Professions
The Ethics of Silent Witnessing Dr Natalie Cawley explores the ethical responsibility of therapists in the face of global atrocities.
Counselling skills: An introduction for members Why a framework is needed and how it will help people
Online and phone therapy CPD courses Discounted courses for BACP counsellors and psychotherapists informed by our Online and Phone Therapy (OPT) competency framework.
Retired members When we adopted SCoPEd, we entered a period of implementation where we’re aligning our membership category entry requirements to the standards of the SCoPEd framework columns
The big issue: Coaching comes of age Journals Published 20 Feb 2023 Open article: With the launch of a competence framework for dual-trained practitioners, the future looks bright for therapeutic coaching, says Catherine Jackson. Therapy Today, March 2023
Raising professional standards We're committed to protecting the public by developing high quality, evidence-based standards of ethical practice for the counselling professions.
SCoPEd frequently asked questions Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about submitting evidence to, and giving feedback on, the SCoPEd framework