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Open article: Alba Carod writes about how working with astrology and dream symbols can offer clients a symbolic path to transformation. Thresholds, July 2026.

Open article: Dr Heather Sutherland shares a personal reflection on ‘mental health’ as a labelled issue of concern in UK higher education institutions. University and College Counselling, May 2024.

What happens when you book a Certificate of Proficiency assessment and what you need to do

Our members reflect on latest NHS data

Regular column from Michael Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2016

How we uphold high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions.

BACP accreditation demonstrates that a service provider offers an accountable, ethical, professional and responsive service to clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.

We’re committed to being a fully inclusive organisation for transgender (trans), non-binary, and gender questioning people (TNBGQ), across our roles as an employer, membership body and charity.

Does old age have to be an awful period of exclusion or could it be a time for knowing what really matters? asks Jeff Weston. Private Practice, March 2024.

Open article: Andrew Balfour describes an intervention that recognises the importance of relationships and of working not only with people with dementia but also their partners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023