What survivors have taught me about suicidality and domestic abuse News Published 10 Jul 2026 Suicidality is often rooted in the experience of domestic abuse. Explore how trauma, coercive control and being believed can shape recovery and therapeutic practice. BACP member blogs. BACP member blogs.
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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
Professional Standards Authority reaccredits BACP News Published 28 Feb 2025 The reaccreditation process takes place annually
How to help your teenager cope with exam stress News Published 20 May 2025 Our members share advice to help parents and teens during exam season
On the couch with Sarah Pennock Journals Published 21 Jul 2023 Sarah talks about meditation, cycling, being her own boss and daily exposure to news stories. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023.
Therapists get anxiety… and that’s OK Journals Published 6 Dec 2023 Joshua Fletcher argues that openness about one’s own struggles with anxiety isn’t a weakness but a source of strength. Private Practice, December 2023