Ethical guidelines for research in the counselling professions Research Published 11 Jul 2018 Updated 28 Feb 2019 Guidelines to promote and inform good research practice. PDF download
Exploring the lived experience of therapists who work with clients living with chronic non-malignant pain Research Published 20 Nov 2025 Updated 3 Dec 2025 Research by Anamaria Gerea
Ethical Framework BSL version The full text of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2018 presented in British Sign Language (BSL)
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Building an appropriate relationship resources Videos, FAQs and resources to support members in working with this section of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
Mandatory supervision for school staff? News Published 28 May 2024 Sarah Mackenzie discusses mandatory supervision for school staff: Enhancing well-being and performance. BACP member blog
Promoting research Research Published 31 Jul 2017 Updated 14 May 2024 Research is important for clients, for practitioners and politically to continue to demonstrate that counselling changes lives.
Professional conduct publication policy Policy Published 18 May 2018 Updated 12 Dec 2019 Our policy on publishing professional conduct decisions