The big issue: Bridging the gap Journals Published 21 Feb 2025 Open article: Alan McPherson looks at the evidence that we’re closing the research - practice gap in our profession - and why it matters. Therapy Today, March 2025.
Letter to Secretary of State for Education calls for steps to reduce school absences News Published 17 Sep 2024 We support call for better access to counselling in schools to help reduce absenteeism
The psychological treatment of armed forces personnel and veterans News Published 18 Jun 2026 Joseph Ryan examines the desirable qualities in a therapist who treats members of the armed forces and veterans, or their families. BACP member blogs.
Government’s mental health strategy consultation: our response News Published 15 Jul 2026 We’ve highlighted the important role our members have in improving the mental health of the nation
Online poster exhibition Research Published 28 Apr 2025 Updated 5 May 2026 A showcase of recent research projects in counselling and psychotherapy. BACP International Research Conference 2025
Viewpoint: Mind your language Journals Published 21 Oct 2025 Open article: Fee Scott warns against the risks of using casual diagnostic terms in the therapy room. Therapy Today, November 2025.
Making the contract within the counselling professions GPiA 039 Good practice Published 31 Oct 2017 Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on contracts. Last reviewed July 2020. PDF download
Labour Party manifesto reflects our policy asks News Published 14 Jun 2024 Commitments to improve mental health support in schools and on the NHS are featured
The importance of Black mental health News Published 25 Oct 2024 Supporting Black mental health: Addressing systemic barriers and promoting inclusivity in therapy. BACP member blogs.