New study finds local therapy services better for people with complex mental health needs News Published 2 Apr 2025 Targeted community therapy can cut inpatient admissions and emergency service use, as well as improve patient care
Our call for clearer AI regulation in mental health News Published 23 Feb 2026 We highlighted need for transparency, accountability, and public protection in response to MHRA consultation.
Course accreditation: Person-centred experiential - Counselling for Depression Process and applications forms for Person-centred Experiential - Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) course accreditation.
Confidentiality in relation to children and young people News Published 20 Feb 2026 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
Early career researcher collaborative research grants Research Published 15 May 2023 Updated 27 Aug 2025 Our collaborative research grants support early career researchers with grants of up to £50,000 per project to last no longer than 24 months.
Research digest Journals Published 31 Mar 2023 Open article: News and resources from the BACP research team. Therapy Today, April 2023
How do therapists with ADHD understand and experience the impact ADHD has on their clinical work and therapeutic relationships? Research Published 5 May 2026 Updated 12 May 2026 Poster presentation by Toby Lyons.
What is person-centred counselling? About therapy BACP's Judy Stafford, a person-centred counsellor, explains the person-centred approach and what you can expect from your therapist.
How do trainee counsellors experience and navigate ambiguity within their integrative counselling training? Research Published 4 Mar 2026 Updated 4 Mar 2026 Research by Vitor Velosa