The big issue: The truth about men and therapy Journals Published 23 Oct 2024 Open article: It’s time to finally challenge the prevalent misconceptions about male engagement with therapy, says Ed Harkness. Therapy Today, November 2024.
New guidance on safe use of mental health apps News Published 13 Feb 2026 New guidance on safe use of digital mental health tools is welcome, but human connection remains vital
Therapists reflect on women’s mental health in 2026 News Published 6 Mar 2026 Our members explore the pressures, patterns, and resilience shaping women’s wellbeing today
Sharing records with clients, legal professionals and the courts in the context of the counselling professions GPiA 069 Good practice Published 31 Aug 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource on record keeping and confidentiality. Last reviewed September 2025. PDF download
'A perfect storm' - therapists reflect on reasons for rise in mental health issues News Published 4 Jul 2025 Our members reflect on latest NHS data
Spotlight on counselling: Knowing and not knowing Journals Published 26 Nov 2020 "in a time of COVID-19, it is more likely that a young person facing adversity will experience deeper fears than we might usually expect". Regular column from Lucy-Jean Lloyd. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2020
Setting the scene News Published 19 Jan 2018 Dr Andrew Reeves introduces our campaign on the 'Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision' green paper
The dance Journals Published 17 Jul 2020 Samaritan, Peter Ormerod, describes moments of transcendence on the telephone. Thresholds, July 2020
The wounded healer The wounded healer: How personal pain shapes compassionate practice. BACP member blogs.
Introduction to the Ethical Framework Tim Bond introduces the 2018 Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions