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Our member Jen Mak explains the five stages of grief model and how it might help us understand how grief and loss are affecting us

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies can be effective in treating depression and anxiety in people living with dementia, according to a study by Georgia Bell, Josh Stott and Amber John. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023

"I hope that the journal will continue to educate and inform us about this important subject area." BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

If you're not sure whether therapy could help, what type of therapy you need, or how to find a safe and effective therapist, we'll help you find the information you need.

Open article: Ragini Jha makes the case for how counsellors must consider the challenges of racism, as well as social and financial barriers, when supporting international students. University and College Counselling, May 2025.

More Neighbourhood Health Centres are welcome but omission of targeted mental health measures is concerning

'I caught a glimpse of what an intrinsically rewarding career might look like and I resolved to find out what might be involved in training to be a therapist.' University and College Counselling, March 2023

A reflection on anti-oppressive practice in counselling training, exploring systemic barriers, student experiences, and the need for meaningful change. BACP member blogs.

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