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Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed February 2026. PDF download

Research by Nicola Prescott

Private practice toolkit - all member resource. PDF download

What is bereavement? What are the signs of grief? How do you cope with the loss of a loved one? BACP member and accredited registered therapist Lulu Sinclair shares her guidance on healing after a loss and when bereavement counselling might help you.

Dig deep: the benefits of gardening. Plus... Head space: Therapists can work effectively with clients who have a psychiatric diagnosis // All change: Why we need a deeper understanding of menopause in the therapy room // Skin test:  The impact of skin conditions such as eczema on our mental wellbeing

Open article: What is the toll of repeated exposure to death and dying on those healthcare professionals who witness it daily? Mireille Hayden is the founder of Gentle Dusk, an organisation focused on all aspects of end-of-life planning and care. BACP Workplace, January 2025.

Research by Luigi A. Moretti

Artistic and therapeutic practice are twinned in important ways, sharing sensibilities and techniques aimed at making use of what Winnicott called the ‘potential space’, required for human development. For Dominic McLoughlin, creativity is at the heart of the work, allowing for an emphasis on difference, and active meaning-making between the therapeutic couple. University and College Counselling, March 2023

Dr Cordelia Galgut reflects on the emotional impact of caring for her beloved wife, who has Alzheimer’s. She also offers suggestions to counsellors who are working with clients in similar situations. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023

'Practitioners' wellbeing is influenced by multiple factors, and shared responsibility for service and client outcomes'. Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, May 2023