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News from BACP
An update on our membership fees
Our membership fees are increasing from 1 April 2025
“The perfect mum is a myth”: Seven therapists’ tips to help first time mums
Our members share top tips for first time mums who may be feeling overwhelmed
Stephen Kinnock’s damaging and incorrect comments on private therapy can’t go unchallenged
We’re writing to the MP to address these comments
Natalie Bailey’s term as BACP Chair to come to an end
Natalie Bailey talks about her experience as BACP Chair, as her tenure comes to an end.
Response to Health Secretary on rising mental health issues
We're disappointed that Wes Streeting claimed 'overdiagnosis' is reason for rising number of mental health issues
Social anxiety campaign launches with emotive shadow sculpture
More than half (54%) of the population experience social anxiety, with 16 to 24-year-olds the hardest hit, our survey found
Forthcoming events
Online PDD - 07/05/2025: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Connection
Working with race and racial identities to support ethical practice
31st Annual International Research Conference
From our journals
The big issue: The truth about harm in therapy
Open article: Ellie Broughton looks at the nuance of harm behind the sensationalist headlines. Therapy Today, April 2025.
A pathway to private practice
Open article: For those thinking about starting out in private practice, Rick Hughes reflects on the process he went through to evolve his counselling career. Private Practice, March 2025.
In depth: Confrontation with death
Open article: Emmy van Deurzen offers an existential perspective on trauma and posttraumatic growth. Thresholds, April 2025.
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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.