BACP wins double silver at Association Excellence Awards News Published 11 Nov 2024 We were awarded silver in the Best Lobbying Campaign and Best Awareness Campaign categories
Therapist Directory About therapy How to use our online therapist directory to search for a counsellor or psychotherapist by location, services or specialisms
"When it comes to mental health, there must be no compromise" News Published 23 Oct 2018 John Cowley argues that student counselling services must be delivered by trained, qualified and professionally accountable staff
Domestic abuse: A model for recovery Journals Published 31 Jul 2025 Open article: Counselling people who have experienced domestic abuse requires a structured approach that understands the risks, challenges and complexities, writes Dr Craig Newman. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2025.
In depth: Assisted dying and therapy Journals Published 22 Dec 2025 Open article: BACP’s Third Sector Lead, Jeremy Bacon, explains some of the implications for counselling and palliative care, and psychotherapist Kamalyn Kaur invites therapists to reflect on the ethical considerations. Thresholds, January 2026.
Building resilience by cultivating compassion Journals Published 31 Jul 2016 Elaine Beaumont considers how compassionate mind training could help student healthcare practitioners cope with the demands of clinical care. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2016
Unplanned endings An exploration of unplanned endings in therapy and the reasons why a client or therapist may terminate therapy early without reason. Video resource.
Counselling service celebrates 20 years of changing lives Lighthouse provides community support for a range of mental health issues
NHS professionals: impact of stress releated to the COVID-19 pandemic Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Pixie Turner, Danielle Simpson and Sue Monro