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Research we've funded explored the financial realities of counsellor training and what they could mean for the future counselling workforce

Samantha Johnson examines the power of the transitional object as she reflects on her supervisor’s grief, and on grieving for her supervisor. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

Mick Cooper argues that therapists have something very valuable to contribute to the development of a fairer and better society. Therapy Today, March 2023

Join our campaign calling for investment in a paid counsellor in every secondary school and FE college in England

Online communities can raise awareness of mental health issues. But generalised messages often fail to address the complexity of individual experiences, writes Andrew Reeves. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.

'Humans like to be in control and we all crave certainty. The environment in which we are finding ourselves during winter 2023 is one of almost intolerable uncertainty and helplessness.' Regular column from Sandi Mann. BACP Workplace, January 2023

With the football world cup in full swing, therapists explain gambling addiction warning signals and how to get help

Looking at the Ethical Framework through new lenses helps to embed it in relational ethics, say Marita Morahan and Andrew Reeves. Therapy Today, March 2024

Long waiting times for an appointment at a gender identity clinic can have a detrimental impact on the mental health of trans people. CJ Webb believes NHS Talking Therapies services can help. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.

This resource considers some of the complaints we've received around client confidentiality and explores their implications for practice