Notes from the Chair of research SIG: Witnessing many sector changes Journals Published 1 Mar 2023 'My own doctoral research found that resources within student counselling are not suitably matched with clinical services in healthcare...' Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, March 2023
Writing reports for the courts and giving evidence in court in the context of the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 083 Good practice Published 31 Aug 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource covering trials and record keeping. Last reviewed October 25. PDF download
Individuals experiences: has the pandemic restrictions increased their levels of anxiety Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Farkunda Salam, Angie Knowles and Carmen Thompson.
Exploring the experiences of clients with learning disabilities completing research measures Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Alison McLauchlan
Therapists get anxiety… and that’s OK Journals Published 6 Dec 2023 Joshua Fletcher argues that openness about one’s own struggles with anxiety isn’t a weakness but a source of strength. Private Practice, December 2023
Exploring relational therapists experience of communicating potential undiagnosed neurodivergence in the therapy room Research Published 13 Mar 2026 Updated 13 Mar 2026 Research by Bethan Davies
How music heals Journals Published 26 Apr 2024 Neuroscientific research can help us to understand the therapeutic effects of music, as Leigh Riby explains. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.
Spotlight: Meet our new Trustees Journals Published 21 Feb 2024 The newest members of the BACP Board introduce themselves and share what they hope to do for the membership, organisation and the profession. Therapy Today, March 2024
Beyond the scroll Journals Published 2 Jun 2025 Open article: Emily Alter explores the role of social media in young people’s self-diagnosis, and as a gateway to therapy. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2025.