News and resources Journals Published 4 Mar 2024 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2024
Practice review hearings Good practice Published 8 Nov 2018 What happens if a complaint about a BACP members is referred to a practice review hearing
It changed my life Journals Published 19 Sep 2025 Open article: ‘Therapy brought me closer to my mum’. Therapy Today, October 2025.
Our response to 10 Year Health Plan News Published 3 Jul 2025 Government to make mental health services more accessible in communities
Opinion: Has school counselling lost its voice? Journals Published 1 Nov 2023 Counselling is fighting to hold onto its place in school-based mental health initiatives, says Marilyn McGowan. Therapy Today, November 2023
Letter to Secretary of State for Education calls for steps to reduce school absences News Published 17 Sep 2024 We support call for better access to counselling in schools to help reduce absenteeism
Contracting between client and counsellor News Published 30 Apr 2026 Sarah Millward explains why contracting between a client and counsellor is so important and a topic that people often ask about. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
Third person: Counselling services for vulnerable communities Journals Published 20 Jan 2023 'Work is underway to transform community mental health services.' Regular column from Toby Sweet. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023
Articles of Association review We reviewed our Articles of Association as part of our commitment to building a more agile, transparent and future-ready organisation.
Campaigning to provide mental health support for jurors News Published 7 May 2024 We’re backing Jury Appreciation Week and calling for better access to mental health support for jurors