BCTP MISSION STATEMENT
Welcome to the British Council for Therapeutic Professionals - The BCTP.
The British Council for Therapeutic Professionals (BCTP), currently in development, is an association of professionals who are dedicated to advancing the therapeutic fields of counselling and psychotherapy, placing a strong emphasis on client autonomy, freedom of expression, and a non-politicized framework.
Unlike other bodies, which increasingly integrate political frameworks such as social justice or critical race theory into ethical practice, the BCTP believes these approaches risk imposing therapists’ social and political worldviews on clients, undermining individual sovereignty.
We champion classic therapeutic methods that address difference with impartiality, ensuring clients’ needs remain paramount. Our Code of Practice, to be developed over time, will reflect these values, emphasizing respect for diverse perspectives and professional integrity.
The BCTP unites experienced therapists who demonstrate advanced post-graduate training (Levels 6–8 on the standard qualification scale),
The BCTP recognises that experience working with people ultimately matters more than the specifics of training courses, and each of our members demonstrates this through evidencing a busy therapeutic practice over multiple years, with corroborating supervisory testimony.
As members of the BCTP, we advocate for best practices, free from ideological bias, fostering a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard and respected.
As a new collective, we are building a community of professionals dedicated to rigorous standards and ethical excellence, ensuring therapy remains a client-centered space for personal growth.
Through advocacy of these principles, a robust Code of Practice, and supporting our members, the BCTP aims to redefine therapeutic professionalism in the UK, placing client well-being at the heart of our mission.
We encourage like-minded therapeutic professionals to get in touch to ask any questions, and to register early interest in joining the Council.
The BCTP Code of Practice can be found [here].