Shared visibilities: An exploration of the client’s use of imagery on the road to unconditional positive self-regard (UPSR) Research Published 21 Apr 2021 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Tania Goldsmith
A person who makes mental health maps: Student counselling on the other side of the world Journals Published 24 Aug 2026 Open article: Kyra Challen moved from Sussex to Wellington, New Zealand, where she currently works as a student counsellor at Massey University. BACP University and College Counselling September 2026.
From the Chair: A continuous state of change Journals Published 6 Jan 2023 "Human beings’ strength lies in our ability to connect with each other and to form strong relationships, even during difficult times." Regular column from Kath Lock-Giddy. Thresholds, January 2023
Therapists warn of dangers as children turn to AI for mental health advice Product Our new survey reveals one in five therapists reported children receiving harmful mental health advice from AI.
Viewpoint: What was the point of Netflix’s Adolescence? Journals Published 20 Aug 2025 Open article: Jeanine Connor reflects on whether the viral show was the game changer it’s been made out to be. Therapy Today, September 2025.
The heroix of the story: a coach-therapist’s energy quest Journals Published 25 Oct 2022 Coach, therapist and supervisor Ruth Galloway-Kirkland is curious about the difference in energy levels she experiences after counselling and coaching, and embarks on a quest to explore why this might be. Coaching Today, October 2023
Sharing records with clients, legal professionals and the courts in the context of the counselling professions GPiA 069 Good practice Published 31 Aug 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource on record keeping and confidentiality. Last reviewed September 2025. PDF download
Time to say ‘goodbye' the grace and grief of endings at work Journals Published 8 Jan 2026 Open article: We don’t like to talk about endings or goodbyes at work. But executive leadership coaches, Lizzie Bentley Bowers and Alison Lucas and authors of Good Bye: leading change better by attending to endings, think we need to get better at it.
Valuing the costs of sessional work and ensuring counsellors get paid accordingly News Published 20 May 2024 Our Children, Young People and Families Lead, Jo Holmes discusses the TAC platform's impact on expanding employment opportunities for BACP members and reaching vulnerable populations in diverse settings. BACP staff blog
Am I wrong to be optimistic about the future of health and care? News Published 26 Nov 2024 Matt Smith-Lilley focuses on the health and care sector, giving his insights into current challenges with an eye on the future: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog