“The perfect mum is a myth”: Seven therapists’ tips to help first time mums News Published 26 Mar 2025 Our members share top tips for first time mums who may be feeling overwhelmed
Where therapists work and what they do Find out what counsellors and psychotherapists do, where they work and how you can become a therapist.
FAQs about registration Answers to members' common enquiries about the BACP Register, registration and the Certificate of Proficiency
Three in four therapists see rise in children with more complex issues News Published 3 Feb 2025 Our poll reveals more children are presenting with ‘more complex issues’
Six things you need to know about eating disorders News Published 24 Feb 2025 Eating Disorders Awareness Week: our therapists expose the truth about some the most common misconceptions we have about eating disorders.
BACP accreditation BACP accreditation is a well-recognised and valued quality status for practitioners, services and training courses.
Empowering disabled people through inclusive therapy News Published 1 Jul 2025 Brigitte Stephenson explores the power of disability-affirmative therapy in a non-inclusive world. BACP client blogs.
Mental health law within the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 029 Good practice Published 31 Dec 2017 Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed April 2026. PDF download
Assisted dying (assisted suicide): issues for the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 058 Good practice Published 31 Aug 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed November 2025. PDF download
Gender, sexuality and relationship diversity GPiA 001 Good practice Published 10 Jul 2026 Good Practice in Action fact sheet. Last reviewed July 2026. PDF download