World Mental Health Day: Why people are seeking therapy in 2024 News Published 10 Oct 2024 Almost two thirds (64%) of therapists have seen an increase in clients coming to therapy for support with stress, persistent worrying, and overthinking
Where therapists work and what they do Find out what counsellors and psychotherapists do, where they work and how you can become a therapist.
Service accreditation BACP accreditation demonstrates that a service provider offers an accountable, ethical, professional and responsive service to clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
Therapist Directory About therapy How to use our online therapist directory to search for a counsellor or psychotherapist by location, services or specialisms
Social media About therapy If social media is coming between you, find out how what can help you rebuild your real life connection
Promoting research Research Published 31 Jul 2017 Updated 30 Apr 2026 Research is important for clients, for practitioners and politically to continue to demonstrate that counselling changes lives.
How to talk to your young child about Halloween News Published 24 Oct 2024 Our members give tips for parents about how to explain Halloween to young children
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
Empowering school counsellors: Influencing policy to improve CYP support across a multi academy trust News Published 23 Jun 2025 Jess Foster explores championing CYP counselling standards across her multi academy trust. BACP policy