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News from BACP
Young people turning to AI as loneliness takes toll on mental health
Almost half of young adults use AI instead of reaching out to a real person about their mental health, says our survey
More people are choosing therapy
Our latest Public Perceptions Survey shows more people are accessing therapy, finding it helpful and would recommend it.
Third sector counselling services project
An invitation for an organisation to tender and work with us on our work understand the value of third sector counselling services.
Inclusive bill to finally ban abusive conversion practices
The Government’s draft bill gives safeguards for legitimate therapy
What are the signs of a gambling addiction?
With the football world cup in full swing, therapists explain gambling addiction warning signals and how to get help
Blanket social media ban must not let platforms ‘off the hook’
Our response to the Government’s announcement of a ban on social media for under-16s
Forthcoming events
Supervisor's network meeting - Online
Private Practice Network Meeting - London
Member Event 2026
From our journals
The big issue: Women, ADHD and the missing years
Open article: Rachael Martin investigates why the therapy profession is seeing a rise in women in midlife with ADHD and what we need to understand to help them. Therapy Today, July-August 2026.
Unhidden: understanding autism in young adult women and girls
Open article: Hayley Graham makes the claim that providing autistic females with positive experiences of therapy can be lifesaving. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2026.
Community of despair
Open article: Jeremy Sachs on how social roles and shame drive male suicide. Private Practice, June 2026
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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.
