Navigating a complex landscape: duty of care for dual-qualified coaches Journals Published 1 May 2026 Open article: As coaches and dual-qualified practitioners, what ethical responsibilities do we hold for our clients?Dr Trish Turner and Dr Benita Mayhead share their explorations. Coaching Today, April 2026.
Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions The Ethical Framework sets out the expected ethical principles, values and good practice standards for BACP members. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership..
The big issue: Coaching comes of age Journals Published 20 Feb 2023 Open article: With the launch of a competence framework for dual-trained practitioners, the future looks bright for therapeutic coaching, says Catherine Jackson. Therapy Today, March 2023
The big interview: My father, the abuser Journals Published 21 Feb 2024 Psychotherapist Jenny Pearson talks to Catherine Jackson about her decision to identify herself as the daughter of the teacher who abused broadcaster Nicky Campbell. Therapy Today, March 2024
Two heads are better than one? Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 Val Watson of BACP Coaching division talks to higher education consultant and integrated coach-therapist, Géraldine Dufour, about how a coaching approach in university counselling is benefitting students’ mental health. University and College Counselling, November 2023
The big issue: Time to dump the ‘dustbin diagnosis’? Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Ellie Broughton asks whether a borderline personality disorder diagnosis prevents clients and especially women from getting the help they really need. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
The big interview: Janina Fisher Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Janina Fisher, pioneer of trauma-informed therapy, talks to Catherine Jackson about developments in trauma treatment over the past three decades, and what trauma-informed really means. Therapy Today, September 2023
A map for the journey: announcing the new coaching competence framework Journals Published 26 Jan 2023 Open article: David Britten explains why the coaching competences have been created and gives some background to their development. He addresses some key questions and concerns that BACP members have voiced about these and other frameworks. Coaching Today, January 2023
Opinion: Has school counselling lost its voice? Journals Published 1 Nov 2023 Counselling is fighting to hold onto its place in school-based mental health initiatives, says Marilyn McGowan. Therapy Today, November 2023
Clinical concepts: Watch and learn Journals Published 26 Jan 2024 Analysing the experiences of characters in films can help clients and trainees explore difficult themes, say Jenny Hamilton and Helen Kemp. Therapy Today, February 2024