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Mental Health CareEngland, United Kingdom201-500 Employees
BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, operates within the mental health care sector as a professional body for counselling professionals in the UK. Based in Lutterworth, England, the organization serves members and the public by promoting research-based best practices, upholding high professional standards, and supporting the ongoing development of practitioners to improve client wellbeing. Its stated purpose includes informing decision-makers and commissioners, and aiding individuals in making informed choices about counselling services. The group emphasizes social justice and aims to enhance ethical practice while contributing to the evidence base for counselling as a viable therapeutic option. As a representative association, it works to align member needs with broader public interests and to advance the profession through guidance, standards, and public engagement.