Accredited membership to senior accredited membership route 4 – from February 2026 For BACP accredited members (or previous senior accredited members (awarded prior to 2023) who also hold column C membership with another SCoPEd partner.
BACP membership Our membership categories reflect and support the journey you take as a practitioner.
Membership policies and guidance Policy Published 8 Sep 2017 Updated 29 Sep 2025 Our policies, guidelines and associated documents that explain our processes and what we expect from our members.
Retired membership Find out how to become a BACP retired member, and how to renew or reinstate your retired membership.
Student placements with children and young people Requirements for student counsellors on adult-focused BACP accredited courses undertaking training placements with children and young people.
BACP welcomes call to prioritise student mental health News Published 28 Jun 2018 We welcome the universities minister’s call for vice-chancellors to prioritise student mental health and take sustained and serious leadership on the issue
Registered membership to accredited membership route 3 – from February 2026 For registered members who also hold membership with another SCoPEd partner aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework.
Registered membership to senior accredited membership route 4 – from February 2026 For registered members who also hold membership with ACC, BPC, NCPS or UKCP aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.