Policies & Procedures
The British Psychotherapy Foundation (bpf) is a training provider, a professional membership body and a provider of low-fee psychotherapy to the public. This page brings together the policies that govern each part of our work.
Applicants and Students
The regulations, policies and procedures that apply to your studies are on our Student Policies and Regulations page and in the bpf Student Handbook. These include academic appeals, student complaints, fitness to practise, admissions complaints, tuition fees and our student terms and conditions.
Members and Patients
Our members and trainees follow the codes of practice of the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP). Here you’ll find our ethical code, professional standards guidelines and safeguarding guidance.
Governance
How the bpf is run, including our Articles of Association, Board, Audit and Risk Committee, trustee handbook and annual reports.
Everyone
How to make a complaint, our privacy notice, cookie policy, website terms and conditions, our equality, diversity and accessibility statements, and our policy on supporting vulnerable supporters.
Applicants and Students
Policies that apply to your application and your studies with us.
Members and Patients
The standards our members and trainees work to.
Governance
How the bpf is governed and held to account.
Everyone
Policies that apply to anyone who uses our services, supports us or visits this website.
