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Poster presentation by Afra Turner

We want new parliament to resume focus on growing mental health needs

We've welcomed comments from Robert Halfon MP calling for a counsellor in every school

'How lucky am I to have found my own unique little ikigai, and to be able to, in my therapeutic coaching endeavours, help others search for theirs' Coaching Today, January 2024

The routes will enable registered members to move to our accredited or senior accredited membership categories, where they have the skills, knowledge and training to do so.

New BACP accreditation routes opening February 2026 after SCoPEd transition period.

Sue Pattison and Maggie Robson, joint Chairs of BACP Children, Young People and Families division, ask you to support our campaign for a paid counsellor in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England

The functions of the BACP Register are supported by our Public Protection Committee, which holds delegated responsibility for developing our public protection strategy.

Open article: Paul Demetriou explores the challenges, strengths and talents of neurodivergent counsellors. Private Practice, September 2024.

Open article: The rise of AI in the workplace is not just a technological shift, but a psychological one. Sue Christy considers the role of therapists in supporting our clients. BACP Workplace, April 2026.