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Guidance for members: legal, ethical and practical considerations for BACP members using AI tools.

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.

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

How we uphold high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions.

A framework for delivering effective counselling in FE and HE

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

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.

Open article: As coaches and dualqualified practitioners, what ethical responsibilities do we hold for our clients?Dr Trish Turner and Dr Benita Mayhead share their explorations. Coaching Today, April 2026.

Sarah Millward explores the ethical considerations involved in psychotherapy, and the steps therapists can take to ensure the best possible care for their clients. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog