Join BACP Private Practice division Product BACP Private Practice is for members who are working independently or for trainees who have yet to establish their counselling direction and are interested in private practice.
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The big issue: The truth about men and therapy Journals Published 23 Oct 2024 Open article: It’s time to finally challenge the prevalent misconceptions about male engagement with therapy, says Ed Harkness. Therapy Today, November 2024.
When enough is enough Journals Published 9 Jul 2020 COVID-19 can be overwhelming for therapists and lead us to ask, ‘am I doing enough?’ Cindi Bedor reflects on our profession’s response to the crisis and how we respond to overwhelm in our organisations. BACP Workplace, July 2020
Mandatory supervision for school staff? News Published 28 May 2024 Sarah Mackenzie discusses mandatory supervision for school staff: Enhancing well-being and performance. BACP member blog
Abortion: issues for the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 059 Good practice Published 31 Aug 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed November 2025. PDF download
Apply for course accreditation: Person-centred experiential - Counselling for Depression Applying for course accreditation requires clear evidence that you meet all the criteria, followed by a quality assurance visit.
Confidentiality in relation to children and young people News Published 21 Feb 2025 Sarah Millward explores how therapists handle confidentiality for children and young people in counselling. Guidance for parents on consent, data rights, and therapist communication. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
Not where you thought you’d be in your 30s? Our members share six ways to get back on track News Published 3 Apr 2025 Our therapists share why there’s no need to panic if you’re not where you thought you would be in life.
The bookshelf Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 The bookshelf review compiled by Jeanine Connor. Therapy Today, April 2024