BACP PhD studentships Research Published 31 Jan 2018 Updated 21 May 2021 Details of the research projects being undertaken by recipients of the BACP PhD studentships
In the experiences of violent male clients did counselling and psychotherapy facilitate their understanding and alter their expression of anger and aggression Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Shinette Brown, Laura Fontanet, Pedro Magalhães Lino, Johnny Scratchley and Rahim Nas
“Poor child!” How do school counsellors working with current boarders experience personal change? Research Published 21 Apr 2021 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Virginia Sherborne and Professor Stephen Joseph
Finding space to breathe: The power of walk-and-talk therapy News Published 2 Mar 2026 Walk‑and‑talk therapy offers a restorative alternative to screen‑based, home‑working routines by combining gentle movement.
Competences and curricula Used by practitioners, trainers, supervisors and services, our evidence-based frameworks ensure practitioners have the skills and knowledge needed to work in particular settings or with particular clients
Research strategy Research Published 15 May 2023 Updated 20 Sep 2024 Our BACP research work is underpinned by values of quality and rigour, relevance and impact, methodological pluralism, collaboration, accessibility and open research principles.
Therapist Directory About therapy How to use our online therapist directory to search for a counsellor or psychotherapist by location, services or specialisms
Notes from the Chair: A spring in my step Journals Published 17 Apr 2024 ‘As spring takes hold, I’m feeling positive about what lies ahead professionally and personally. I hope that you are keeping well in your work and feel supported by being a member of BACP Workplace’. BACP Workplace, April 2024
School and community-based counselling operating toolkit (revised 2020) Produced by the Welsh Government with BACP, this toolkit is based on Welsh legislation but its content can inform practice across the UK and beyond.
Senior accreditation Our accreditation routes recognise the wide variety of training pathways by which our members enter the profession and then continue to develop post-qualification.