SCoPEd framework transition period ends, and new accreditation routes are open News Published 11 Feb 2026 13 new accreditation routes now available.
Ethics and standards We're committed to promoting ethical practice by developing evidence-based training standards and providing resources to support our members.
Checklist for using AI tools Guidance for members: legal, ethical and practical considerations for BACP members using AI tools.
Further and higher education competences A framework for delivering effective counselling in FE and HE
In depth: Assisted dying and therapy Journals Published 22 Dec 2025 Open article: BACP’s Third Sector Lead, Jeremy Bacon, explains some of the implications for counselling and palliative care, and psychotherapist Kamalyn Kaur invites therapists to reflect on the ethical considerations. Thresholds, January 2026.
A brave new world: coaching online Journals Published 31 Jan 2020 Advances in technology are having a profound impact on the way we communicate with clients and deliver our services. The co-founders of the Online Coach Institute, Kate Anthony and DeeAnna Nagel explore the practical and ethical issues involved in using technology to deliver or enhance your coaching practice. Coaching Today, January 2012
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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.
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.
Registered membership to senior accredited membership route 3: recognition of prior learning (RPL) route 2 For Registered members who have completed a core training that meets the eligibility criteria for BACP individual accreditation but haven't completed a BACP accredited core practitioner training course or a BACP accredited or approved progression training aligned to SCoPEd framework column B and C.