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Domestic abuse: a model for recovery. Plus... Speak out:  Therapists of colour tell their stories of racism in the profession // In harmony:  How group singing can boost the mental health of new mothers // Eyes open:  Working effectively with clients who are blind or partially sighted

Open article: Marilyn McGowan considers the benefits of radio-controlled cars in counselling with boys who have experienced trauma. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

Josie Walls explores the pros and cons of using practitioners Facebook groups for support and advice. Therapy Today, February 2024

Displaced by war - working with refugees... The complexities of forgiveness - alternatives to revenge... Sharing surfaces - floor-based somatic therapy

Our couples collective of BACP therapists share their top tips and guidance on how to navigate relationship issues. Download our booklet or read our online guide.

Cultural competence in student support: Meeting the unique needs of international students... International student counselling: Structural and social barriers... College counselling: Navigating the tensions... The future of HE support: Visibility and cross-collaboration... Facing the cost-of-living crisis: Students vs. financial pressure. University and College Counselling, May 2025.

Open article: Executive coach Samreen McGregor explores the intersection of spirituality, somatic practices and conscious leadership, and demonstrates how an holistic approach can help leaders develop resilience in today’s increasingly chaotic and complex world. Coaching Today, January 2025

Become a BACP Trustee: are you passionate about the future of the counselling profession and looking to make a meaningful impact on the nation’s mental health?

'There is a deeply unhelpful myth that counselling consists of nice people saying kind things to sad people'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024

Our collaborative research grants support early career researchers with grants of up to £50,000 per project to last no longer than 24 months.