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Our BACP research work is underpinned by values of quality and rigour, relevance and impact, methodological pluralism, collaboration, accessibility and open research principles.

Resources to help students in their counselling journey

A recognition of prior learning (RPL) route that’s temporarily available for previous senior accredited members (awarded prior to 2023), now accredited members, who were unable to apply for our revised senior accredited membership category during the SCoPEd transition period.

Information from previous BACP research conferences

Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta, clinical psychologist and founder of Play Included®, is helping to manage childhood anxiety, loneliness and low self-esteem, one brick at a time. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.

'I’m concerned sometimes about how young men talk about themselves these days. It seems to have got worse.' University and College Counselling, March 2023

'Suicide is always a tragedy... We, services and institutions, can’t be defensive, and we all need to be able to have open conversations about it'. University and College Counselling, May 2023

We welcome new certificate recognising baby loss before 24 weeks’ gestation.

Our members share their insight into why we feel lonely at Christmas, and what you can do to help yourself and others who feel this way.

For BACP accredited members who also hold current membership with ACC, BPC, NCPS or UKCP aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.