From the CEO: Staying in touch Journals Published 31 Mar 2023 ‘I plan to steer BACP on a steady track for the future and bring new leadership.' Therapy Today, April 2023
Amplifying our voice in Scotland and Wales News Published 22 May 2026 Thanks to your support we reached more than 60% of newly elected politicians
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.
Rise in students seeking mental health support News Published 30 Oct 2018 BACP campaigns to give students access to the right support at the right time
Anti-oppressive and inclusive practice in counselling and psychotherapy training Developing anti-oppressive and inclusive practice in counselling and psychotherapy training using the race and ethnicity toolkit, which has been commissioned by the Coalition for Inclusion and Anti-Oppressive Practice.
Race matters: A rise in ethical leadership Journals Published 13 Jan 2023 Letesia Gibson asks: are we getting the leaders we deserve? BACP Workplace, January 2023
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
Counselling and Neurodiversity in Education, Part 2 News Published 28 May 2024 Unveiling neurodiversity in education: Navigating counselling challenges and advocacy, Part 2. BACP member blog
Working with the Crown Prosecution Service Pre-trial Therapy Guidance (2022) with adult and child witnesses in criminal courts in England and Wales GPiA 128 Good practice Published 12 Sep 2022 Good Practice in Action legal resource on pre-trial therapy. Last reviewed June 2025. PDF download