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A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

BACP accreditation is the mark of a high quality, professional practitioner training course. It guarantees a standard of training accepted for BACP membership, registration and accreditation. Our course accreditation scheme is temporarily closed and we’re not accepting any new applications at this time.

'For some young people (and adults), a fear of the unknown, of not being in control and not being able to test out new situations, means they struggle with transitions'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Open article: Ellie Broughton looks at the nuance of harm behind the sensationalist headlines. Therapy Today, April 2025.

Open article: Nicola Dixon-Grainger asks us to consider the impact of weight-loss drugs for our clients with eating disorders. Therapy Today, July-August 2025.

Read our members' experiences and your stories of how counselling can help children and young people.

Almost two thirds (64%) of therapists have seen an increase in clients coming to therapy for support with stress, persistent worrying, and overthinking

Sukhi Sian explores the importance of being able to talk about spiritual beliefs in the workplace. Thresholds, April 2024

José Luis Leal writes about why the injured parts of the psyche should not go unacknowledged. Thresholds, April 2024