Mental health strategy must offer immediate and bold action on access and choice of therapy News Published 15 May 2026 The Government has announced plans for a new mental health strategy for England
Counsellor and psychotherapist views of the impact of using online video therapy on the therapeutic relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic Research Published 26 Feb 2025 Updated 5 Mar 2025 Report of research conducted by BACP. PDF download.
Governance of the BACP Register The functions of the BACP Register are supported by our Public Protection Committee, which holds delegated responsibility for developing our public protection strategy.
Beyond the scroll Journals Published 2 Jun 2025 Open article: Emily Alter explores the role of social media in young people’s self-diagnosis, and as a gateway to therapy. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2025.
When our clients leave: The loss we don’t talk about enough Angelique da Silva on the unspoken grief of endings in therapy and the marks they leave. BACP member blogs.
Introduction to the Ethical Framework Tim Bond introduces the 2018 Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
Know body: understanding the nervous system, isolation, and connection News Published 30 Jan 2026 Tamsin Haskins on knowing the body and the nervous system
A journey through languages: a systematic literature review on the multilingual experience in counselling and psychotherapy with children and adolescents. Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Laura Serrani
Response to Health Secretary on rising mental health issues News Published 18 Mar 2025 We're disappointed that Wes Streeting claimed 'overdiagnosis' is reason for rising number of mental health issues
Therapists answer the things you've always wanted to ask How to find the right therapist, understand confidentiality, therapy approaches and what to expect, with expert advice on choosing support that’s right for you.