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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

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Open article: Marilyn McGowan considers the benefits of radio-controlled cars in counselling with boys who have experienced trauma. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

The updated guideline is better than the original, but we’re still disappointed about some areas

Guidance for members taking the online CoP assessment

The CPR editorial board provides strategic direction to the journal and oversees its different components.

Counselling: Too much choice 'In the counselling room, when I see a child who is not rushing to pick up an activity, or one that seems unable to make a decision, I take a step back and ask, ‘What is going on for this child?'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

In a co-authored article by members of the Parent Carer Trauma Working Group, Joanna Griffin, Ellie Finch, Megan Yakeley, Naomi Bonger and Poppy Villierezz draw on their combined personal, clinical and academic experience to raise awareness of trauma in SEND parent carers. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

BACP Workplace promotes and supports the professional practice of counselling in the workplace, and practitioners who have clients experiencing workplace concerns.

Our thoughts following the announcement of the Scottish Government's draft budget for 2025-26