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The new Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2026 has been launched and will become mandatory on Tuesday 3 November 2026. This page will help you prepare for the transition by providing information about the review process, as well as feedback which helped shape the new framework and supporting resources.

Jennifer Pitt reflects on how education and counselling can sit comfortably together in an emotionally healthy secondary school. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Open article: Julia Bueno argues why the rise of ‘therapy speak’ matters. Therapy Today, February 2026.

Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on equality and diversity. Last reviewed June 2024. PDF download

Working with politicians and decision makers from all four nations to support them to understand the positive changes that counselling and therapy makes to people's lives.

BACP Supervision Standards Review. Role description for Supervision Expert Review Panel (SERP).

Videos, FAQs and resources to support members in working with this section of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions

Good Practice in Action legal resource on record keeping and confidentiality. Last reviewed September 2025. PDF download

Journal archive and other resources for BACP CYPF members.

We support new blueprint to help Government deliver mental health hubs in the community for children and young people