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
Early intervention key to helping young people who are out of work and education News Published 29 May 2026 Our response to Alan Milburn’s findings on young people not in employment, education or training
Exploring the Portability of Therapeutic Competence from Therapy Room to Nature: A Qualitative Study Research Published 5 Jun 2026 Updated 9 Jun 2026 Research by Miriam Davies
School counselling brings long-term economic benefit, first-of-its-kind report reveals News Published 6 Jun 2024 The report says earlier intervention has a greater impact on children’s lives
Ofsted and the need for resilience in the face of being downgraded News Published 29 Apr 2024 Katie Parks speaks about Ofsted and the educational challenges faced. BACP member blog
Person-centred trainee counsellors’ experiences of engaging in personal reflection with ChatGPT Research Published 13 May 2026 Updated 13 May 2026 Research by Maria M. Crespo Llado
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement is a good start for improving the mental health of the nation News Published 31 Oct 2024 We welcome the Budget’s much needed investment in public services but we're concerned about the impact on third sector organisations
Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 BACP new researcher award News Published 17 May 2024 Fabienne dos Santos Sousa, Annabella Feeny and Pierre Musa (Musa) Halime Wessel won the award for their study into Scottish university and college counselling services.
Mental health strategy must offer immediate and bold action on access and choice of therapy News Published 15 May 2026 The Government has announced plans for a new mental health strategy for England
My experience enduring a life-changing injury at the age of 20 News Published 30 Aug 2024 Abigail shares her own personal reflections on overcoming adversity. BACP member blogs