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News from BACP
Crisis in children and young people’s mental healthcare
We support recommendations by Children’s Commissioner following report revealing lengthening waiting times
University Mental Health Day: “Counselling gives students the space to reflect and grow”
Chairs of two groups that represent university counsellors have shared their insight
Sleep well, feel well
Our members provide advice and tips for better sleep
2022-2023 Workplace mapping survey
Read the key findings from the last 12 months in our workforce mapping survey
Our response to Labour’s mental health strategy review
Thanks to all our members who took part in our consultation
Spring Budget ‘another lost opportunity to invest in nation’s mental health’
Our response to Spring Budget
Forthcoming events
Working with assessing risk linked to harmful sexual behaviours
Research conference 2024 - Birmingham
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From our journals
The big issue: Portfolio working the future of private practice?
Scaling up work as a sole practitioner has always been a challenge. Sally Brown talks to some of the innovative practitioners using portfolio working to build a full-time income from therapy. Therapy Today, March 2024
Sanctuary
Open article: Helen Axelby and Krystyna Shkandrii share their innovative way of using play therapy with young Ukrainian refugees within the Ukraine Therapy Project team at the Refugee Council in Sheffield. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.
The legacy of shame
Dr Aileen Alleyne explores the impact of white, colonial oppression on black lives and suggests how we can all work to heal from the collective trauma of a shameful past. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2024
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Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
The Ethical Framework sets out the expected ethical principles, values and good practice standards for BACP members. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership.
Ethics hub
Need help with an ethical dilemma? Find information and support or book a consultation with our ethics officers.
Professional conduct
How we uphold high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions.