Information about BACP BACP is the leading professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK with more than 50,000 members We work to promote the role and relevance of the counselling professions in improving psychological wellbeing and mental health and to develop safe, ethical and competent practice
BACP accreditation schemes BACP accreditation is a well-recognised and valued quality status for practitioners, services and training courses Find out about our schemes and how to apply
Registered member - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy To become a registered member you must have graduated from a BACP accredited course or passed our Certificate of Proficiency You’ll also need to agree to our Register terms and conditions, demonstrating your continued commitment to working professionally and ethically
Training to become a counsellor or psychotherapist BACP is recognised as the leading accreditation body for training courses in counselling and psychotherapy We build strong collaborative relationships with our accredited courses providers, working together to share knowledge and develop the highest standards of professional practice
BACP membership BACP membership Supporting you throughout your career Our membership categories reflect and support the journey you take as a practitioner
BACP Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists All practising members of BACP must join the Register or be working towards registration To become a registered member, a therapist must either have passed a BACP-accredited training course or our own Certificate of Proficiency