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Extra £7 million funding announced for children and young people’s community mental health services

Open article: Dwight Turner helps a trainee recognise the psychologically wounding impact of colonisation. Therapy Today, March 2025.

A delusion can stabilise and secure a person’s identity, says Conor McCormack. Clinicians should therefore treat with respect and sensitivity the beliefs of a psychotic patient. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2023

The meaning of words used within the Ethical Framework

A collaborative study with Relate looking at the effectiveness of relationship counselling

Joining BACP CYPF links you with a large, diverse and experienced group of practitioners who are committed to furthering ethical and effective counselling and psychotherapy for children and young people.

The Standing Orders of the Association, determined by the Board of Governors.

Jamie Smith discuses how our own views or feelings on suicide can affect the ability to practise safely and competently when managing risk. Video resource.

Open article: Frontline NHS workers are at high risk of burnout. Gloria Howard explains how a trauma-informed approach to treatment can be effective. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2024.

Open article: Andy Cross and Tessa Tilbe write about the development of ‘climbing for wellbeing’, otherwise known as ‘bouldering therapy’, at the University of Cumbria. University and College Counselling, March 2025.