Governance at British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

To promote and provide education and training for counsellors and/or psychotherapists working in either professional or voluntary settings whether full or part time with a view to raising the standards of the counselling professions for the benefit of the community and in particular for those who are the recipients of counselling and/or psychotherapy.  To inform and educate the public about the contribution that the counselling professions can make generally and particularly in meeting the needs of those whose participation and development in society is impaired by physical or psychological health needs or disability