BACP Accreditation

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Service Accreditation.

In 2009 DAPL became the first organisation in Fife and only the fourth in the whole of Scotland to have a BACP accredited counselling service.

This prestigious award was further evidence of the high quality service that the organisation delivers.

Shane Buckeridge

BACP Lead Advisor for Scotland

“BACP was proud to be able to award DAPL the BACP Service Accreditation for it’s Counselling Service on 3rd July 2009. DAPL is only one of 4 services across Scotland who had been successful to comply with the rigorous application process.

To quote the rationale for BACP Accreditation scheme: “Service Accreditation provides robust evidence of service quality and professionalism. Essentially, it demonstrates the service is committing to competence.” Through it’s successful application DAPL has demonstrated it’s commitment to excellence for the counselling it offers it’s clients.

DAPL offers it’s client a range of services from a Drug Supervision programme and Acudetox to a formal Family Support Service, as well as counselling for adults and young people who have been affected by substance misuse issues.

Over the last 12 months DAPL has seen over 1,200 referrals across two key sites and a range of outreach centres across Fife. Furthermore it actively encourages the involvement of service users and volunteers in service development. Moreover it offers information and support for individuals and families affected by substance misuse in the Fife area. More recently DAPL has developed in a range of key clinical areas.

I was honoured to be asked to present the award to DAPL and to have the opportunity to meet with the enthusiastic staff and volunteers. I look forward to hearing about service developments.”