British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
BACP is leading the effort to make counselling and psychotherapy widely recognised as a profession whose purpose and activity is understood by the general public.
1 Regent Place
Rugby
CV21 2PJ
Tel: 0870 443 5252
Fax: 0870 443 5160
Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk
Website: www.bacp.co.uk
Contact person: Laurie Clarke
Position: Chief Executive
Charity No: 298361
Description:
BACP is leading the effort to make counselling and psychotherapy widely recognised as a profession whose purpose and activity is understood by the general public.
Vision and mission statement:
To be the professional body for counselling and psychotherapy and the automatic reference point for anyone seeking information on counselling and psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.
Type of organisation:
National generic umbrella organisation or infrastructure organisation, providing services to a membership comprising other voluntary organisations.
Services:
Advice and support, Conference organisation, Consultations, Development of standards, Information, Media work, Member directories, Networking, Newsletters, Publishing, Regional services, Research, Training.
Full time staff: 62
Paid staff: 80
Organisational members: 1153
Individual members: 25049
Membership criteria:
Applicants must have read and understood BACP's 'Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy', as effective from April 2002 and amended from time to time. It is the responsibility of members of BACP to ensure their full understanding of the Professional Conduct Procedure and the associated protocols.
