NHS budget increase must bolster counselling and psychotherapy services News Published 11 Jun 2025 Our response to Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review
How we deal with complaints Our professional conduct procedure provides an open and transparent way for clients or other members to raise complaints against a BACP member
Barriers and barricades Journals Published 26 Jan 2024 Psychoanalytic and systems thinking can help us understand workplace anxiety and how the defences it creates show up in the therapy room, says Gabriella Braun. Therapy Today, February 2024
Hiding and being found Journals Published 30 Nov 2023 Emma Loker suggests that hide-and-seek is a powerful resource in the counselling room which illustrates a child’s early attachments and offers opportunities for reparation. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023
On the couch with Sarah Pennock Journals Published 21 Jul 2023 Sarah talks about meditation, cycling, being her own boss and daily exposure to news stories. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023.
How to talk to your young child about Halloween News Published 24 Oct 2024 Our members give tips for parents about how to explain Halloween to young children
Competence News Published 20 May 2024 Sarah Millward explores the ethical considerations involved in psychotherapy, and the steps therapists can take to ensure the best possible care for their clients. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
Menopause myths: What women really need to know News Published 15 Oct 2025 Therapists discuss common menopause myths and how to manage wellbeing
2026 UK counselling and therapy trends and attitudes revealed Our Public Perceptions Survey found nearly one in three young adults have sought help from a therapist