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"...empowering identifications with peers can help a young person to forge new connections beyond the inevitable hierarchies of their relationships with adults." Regular column from Lucy-Jean Lloyd. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

Embracing authenticity: How Bluey illustrates the paradoxical theory of change in parenting and counselling. BACP member blogs. BACP student blogs

In our latest blog supporting our children and young people’s mental health green paper campaign, we're focusing on the importance of evidence in policy development.

"There has always been concern that the cost of training precludes many good candidates from becoming counsellors. Efforts to make the profession more inclusive have long been jeopardised by this." Regular column from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

Our BACP member-only Communities of Practice discussion forum where you can network with other members and share your counselling experiences

An exploration of client views and processes of change. This study presents six case studies looking at the everyday experiences, expectations and experiences of therapy, and the impact of therapy on the lives of carers of people with dementia. PDF download.

An overview of the availability and client profile of step 3 therapies. This report looks at the level of choice within the IAPT programme and the demographic profile, diagnosis and number of sessions attended of clients accessing the different psychological therapies. PDF download.

As part of our commitment to demonstrate the importance of counselling and its wider impact, we’re excited to share our Year of impact report.

A central pillar of our campaign work has been to better understand the negative mental health impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis on our members, counselling services, clients and the wider population.

Jen Mak explores unpacking the burden of grief: a guide for therapists on supporting clients through loss. BACP member blogs.