BACP Cost of living report A central pillar of our campaign work has been to better understand the negative mental health impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis on our members, counselling services, clients and the wider population.
From the Chair: Where politics and religion meet Journals Published 27 Mar 2024 BACP Spirituality division news and information, including updates from BACP’s Spirituality division Chair and a network round up. Thresholds, April 2024
To retire or not to retire: what are the factors that influence older therapists in their decision-making about their futures? Research Published 6 May 2026 Updated 6 May 2026 Research by Marion Jay
A quick guide to... Understanding tax in the 21st century Private practice toolkit - all member resource. PDF download
Message from the Chair: In search of ikigai Journals Published 26 Jan 2024 'How lucky am I to have found my own unique little ikigai, and to be able to, in my therapeutic coaching endeavours, help others search for theirs' Coaching Today, January 2024
Sandplay therapy: The lived experiences of therapists and clients Research Published 21 Apr 2021 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Holly Huffinley
A quick guide to lone working A three part guide on safe lone working, looking at location considerations, client considerations and acting on a concern. PDF download.
Happy hour in IAPT: improving workplace wellbeing Journals Published 31 Oct 2016 Open article: Lowri Dowthwaite writes about an innovative project that focuses on increasing wellbeing and happiness among IAPT staff. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2016
Black man and therapy Nathaniel G. Oke on the barriers, stigma, and healing journeys of Black men in therapy. BACP member blogs.
Mental health: failing a generation News Published 9 May 2018 BACP welcomes the Education and Health and Social Care Committees' damning response to the Government's green paper on Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision