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An approved progression qualification demonstrates meeting high professional standards aligned to the SCoPEd framework and approved qualification criteria.

We extend our sincere condolences to Sarah’s family, her friends, her colleagues at the Kelly Foundation, and everyone whose life she touched

Open article: ‘Counselling was like taking the blanket off the mirror and truly looking into yourself.' Therapy Today, April 2023

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Our Children, Young People and Families lead Jo Holmes reflects on the impact of our school counselling campaign

Open article: As university counselling and mental health services continually adapt to ensure they meet student needs, Louise Knowles, Dale Kitchen and Ann-Marie Sloman share their journey of change at The University of Sheffield. University and College Counselling, March 2023

'We are keen to identify training needs … and want to encourage divisional members to let us know what’s missing … we will be looking to create new ways for young people to have a voice within BACP and across the profession'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

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.

BACP’s Four Nations Lead, Steve Mulligan, talks about the work we're doing in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England within the political institutions. BACP policy blogs

We believe that a paid counsellor should be available in every primary, secondary school, academy and FE college in England.