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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
New NHS guidance on registration requirements for counsellors and psychotherapists News Published 28 Aug 2026 The NHS England document will further strengthen our work on equity with other professions
How we deal with complaints Our professional conduct procedure provides an open and transparent way for clients or other members to raise complaints against a BACP member
Register requirements for audit Every month we carry out a random audit of registered members who are renewing their membership. This is to make sure they're meeting the requirements of the BACP Register.
Why are men still trying to work it out alone? News Published 1 Jul 2026 Why are men less likely to seek therapy? The hidden barriers to men’s mental health support. BACP member blogs.
Notes and record keeping News Published 20 Mar 2026 Sarah Millward explores what therapists are required to record, your rights to access therapy notes, and what happens if notes are destroyed or not kept. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
News Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
Viewpoint: The shame of the ‘red pill’ Journals Published 26 May 2026 Open article: Jeanine Connor calls for a more compassionate consideration of why some teenage boys fall down toxic digital rabbit holes. Therapy Today, June 2026.