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The big issue: In your corner Good practice Published 20 Mar 2026 Open article: Sam Delaney investigates how well our profession serves those at highest risk of suicide - midlife working-class men. Therapy Today, April 2026.
The impact and value of third sector counselling services: call for evidence Policy Published 14 Oct 2026 Updated 19 Oct 2026 We're inviting all third sector and specialist counselling services to share any evidence they already hold about the impact of their work.
Your questions on therapy on the NHS and the Government’s plans on mental health News Published 17 Sep 2026 We’ve responded to queries about therapy on the NHS
Viewpoint: Life can be difficult Journals Published 20 Jan 2023 'I believe work is good for our mental health.' Regular column from Judy Stafford. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023
Professional Standards Authority reaccredits BACP News Published 28 Feb 2025 The reaccreditation process takes place annually
Recognising loss: racially minoritised women and structural inequality at work News Published 19 May 2026 Rakhi Chand explores racially minoritised women, misogynoir and the emotional and psychic costs of leadership. BACP member blogs.
BACP shortlisted for three Memcom awards News Published 21 Jun 2024 We’ve been nominated for our member eBulletin and two campaigns