Membership policies and guidance Policy Published 8 Sep 2017 Updated 17 Feb 2026 Our policies, guidelines and associated documents that explain our processes and what we expect from our members.
Senior accredited membership A quality standard for experienced, independent practitioners who can demonstrate high standards of competent and ethical practice aligned with BACP's Ethical Framework and column C of the SCoPEd framework.
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
BACP membership Our membership categories reflect and support the journey you take as a practitioner.
Student voices: Commitment issues Journals Published 6 Jan 2023 Juliette Sweeney examines her relationship with commitment after a client did not attend. Thresholds, January 2023
Retired membership Find out how to become a BACP retired member, and how to renew or reinstate your retired membership.
Accredited member to senior accredited member route 4: Dual membership transfer route For BACP accredited members who also hold current membership with ACC, BPC, NCPS or UKCP aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.
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.
Registered membership to senior accredited membership route 2: recognition of prior learning (RPL) route 1 For registered members who have completed a BACP accredited core training course aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework.