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When the Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) framework is fully integrated in February 2026 there will be a range of accreditation routes to enable BACP’s accredited members to become a senior accredited member

These routes recognise the wide variety of training pathways by which our members enter the profession and then continue to develop post-qualification. The route that’s right for you will depend on your training and experience.

Ensuring accessibility and widening opportunities sit at the core of these routes, which are designed to enable more members to demonstrate their SCoPEd competences and continue their career progression as a ±«ÓãÊÓƵmember.

SCoPEd integration doesn’t change your membership status with ±«ÓãÊÓƵ You will:

• continue to be recognised as a qualified, credible and ethical counselling or psychotherapy professional
• keep all benefits of being a ±«ÓãÊÓƵmember
• be able to practise competences in SCoPEd column C providing you have the right skills, knowledge, training and experience to do so
• be able to apply to become a senior accredited member using the new routes.

When the SCoPEd transition period ends (Friday 30 January 2026) our membership categories will be fully aligned to the columns of the SCoPEd framework. Our:Ìý

• registered membership category will be aligned to column A
• accredited membership category will be aligned to column B
• senior accredited membership category will be aligned to column C

If you’ve submitted an application already during the transition period, you’ll received your decision from the accreditation team once it’s been processed and assessed. You won’t need to apply again if you haven’t received your decision by February 2026.