Considering the ethical principles of self-care and fitness to practice when working with trauma Janice Thomas explores how self-care is a vital part of our ethical character as practitioners. Video resource.
Research resources Research Published 28 Jul 2017 Updated 18 Jul 2025 Resources to inform your practice, help you undertake research and update you on our research activities.
The big issue: Time to flex? Journals Published 24 Jan 2023 Open article: Is it time to finally let go of the idea that effective therapy always means weekly 50-minute sessions? asks Sally Brown. Therapy Today, February 2023
Exploring the interconnectedness of humans and the land Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 Exploring Therapeutic Land Relationships: A Journey from Walk and Talk Therapy to Reconnecting Humans with Nature. University and College Counselling, November 2023
Our policy asks reflected in the Liberal Democrat manifesto News Published 11 Jun 2024 We’re pleased our key policy asks are included in Lib Dem manifesto
BACP organisational member joins National Suicide Prevention Network as founding partner News Published 20 Oct 2025 The network will focus on understanding the root causes of suicide
“The perfect mum is a myth”: Seven therapists’ tips to help first time mums News Published 26 Mar 2025 Our members share top tips for first time mums who may be feeling overwhelmed
What are the five stages of grief? About therapy Our member Jen Mak explains the five stages of grief model and how it might help us understand how grief and loss are affecting us
From the CEO: The heart of ethical thinking Journals Published 1 Nov 2023 Open article: ‘We’re committed to ensuring our resources remain relevant, accessible and inclusive to all’. Therapy Today, November 2023
Contracting for adults across the counselling professions GPiA 130 News Published 15 Mar 2024 Good Practice in Action contracting for adults across the counselling professions. Published January 2024. PDF download