Mental health services not included in Northern Ireland spending priorities News Published 7 Mar 2025 We’re disappointed that the NI Executive's new spending priorities don't include mental health services
The big issue: Healers in crisis Ellie Broughton News Published 1 Dec 2023 Open article: Frontline NHS workers are dealing with burnout, trauma and moral injury, while funding for support is being cut – and the crisis has far-reaching effects, says Ellie Broughton. Therapy Today, December 2023
Counselling changes lives: When trauma hides in plain sight Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Therapy can help clients recognise the unexpected ways trauma shows up in their lives, says Philippa Smethurst. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
Support in a mental health crisis About therapy Therapy may not always be the answer. There may be a time when you or your loved ones are experiencing a mental health crisis and don’t know who to reach out to.
Influencing in a time of change Our BACP president Lynne Gabriel explores the impact of Labour’s historic victory on counselling and psychotherapy. BACP staff blog
How to spot signs of stress in men News Published 9 Jun 2025 Stress top reason men try therapy for first time, according to our survey
An exploration of emotional wellbeing in parent carers Research Published 6 May 2020 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Joanna Griffin
Suicide risk when working in the counselling professions GPiA 126 Good practice Published 14 Jun 2023 Suicide risk when working in the counselling professions. Updated April 2023. PDF download
The big issue: In your corner Good practice Published 20 Mar 2026 Open article: Sam Delaney investigates how well our profession serves those at highest risk of suicide - midlife working-class men. Therapy Today, April 2026.
Increase in counsellors and psychotherapists working in NHS, new data reveals News Published 9 May 2025 The figures are ‘encouraging’ but need to be treated with some caution