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Open article: Recent research reveals that surprisingly high numbers of neurodivergent people are drawn to working in the caring professions, and may be more at risk of experiencing an extreme and debilitating form of burnout. How much do we really know about neurodivergent burnout and its long-term consequences? And, how can therapists best support neurodivergent carers who are facing burnout? Cloie Parfitt shares her findings. BACP Workplace, April 2024

Good Practice in Action contracting for adults in the counselling professions. Published May 2024. PDF download

'An open-mindedness can lead to breakthroughs in the therapeutic space’. Regular column from Dawn Estefan. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023

Joseph Ryan examines the desirable qualities in a therapist who treats members of the armed forces and veterans, or their families. BACP member blogs.

Our 2026 AGM is taking place on Friday 20 November.

Open article: Postnatal trauma is still largely unrecognised and untreated - particularly in black women, says Micha Frazer-Carroll. Therapy Today, October 2024.

‘I hope you might have a think about whether you could be interested in helping us shape and grow our community by joining the BACP Workplace Executive Committee.’ BACP Workplace, April 2023

Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource. Last reviewed December 2025. PDF download

Open article: Is it time to finally let go of the idea that effective therapy always means weekly 50-minute sessions? asks Sally Brown. Therapy Today, February 2023

Exploring Therapeutic Land Relationships: A Journey from Walk and Talk Therapy to Reconnecting Humans with Nature. University and College Counselling, November 2023