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Poster presentation by Annabel Sheard, Dr Sarah Northcott, Dr Hannah Hobson and Dr Michael Clarke

71% of parents feel overwhelmed by the emotional reality of becoming a parent, our survey finds

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

Open access resource developed by BACP in partnership with other professionals. Published November 2025. PDF download.

Our BACP research work is underpinned by values of quality and rigour, relevance and impact, methodological pluralism, collaboration, accessibility and open research principles.

We're committed to promoting ethical practice by developing evidence-based training standards and providing resources to support our members.

Applying for course accreditation requires clear evidence that you meet all the criteria, followed by a quality assurance visit.

An A-Z list of issues and concerns which may be helped by talking to a counsellor.

Walk‑and‑talk therapy offers a restorative alternative to screen‑based, home‑working routines by combining gentle movement.

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.