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A competence framework to recognise and support the roles of workplace counsellors and enhance professional standards

This resource considers some of the complaints we've received around contracting with clients and explores their implications for practice

In the context of a challenging employment market, driving growth in paid opportunities and bringing employers closer to our professions is a key priority for BACP.

The motherhood transition: ‘How do we coach clients who are navigating “the forgotten land of the mother”? Plus: The social impact of wellbeing coaching // Spiritual coaching: a growing frontier // Focusing-oriented coaching: a guide. Coaching Today, July 2024

Elaine Beaumont considers how compassionate mind training could help student healthcare practitioners cope with the demands of clinical care. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2016

Promoting the importance of early intervention and access to timely psychological therapies for children, young people and families is a priority for BACP.

Open article: Andrew Balfour describes an intervention that recognises the importance of relationships and of working not only with people with dementia but also their partners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023

Therapists must be wary of pressing their point of view about what’s going on in someone’s life in ways that could be experienced… as overbearing…' Regular column by Sarah Van Gogh. Private Practice, June 2023

Members and counselling organisations can help shape future of Welsh mental health and wellbeing services

The day-to-day management of BACP - our CEO and Senior management team.