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A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

Developing anti-oppressive and inclusive practice in counselling and psychotherapy training using the race and ethnicity toolkit, which has been commissioned by the Coalition for Inclusion and Anti-Oppressive Practice.

Open article: When working with suicide risk, therapists in private practice have the freedom to define much of their own practice, writes Andrew Reeves. Private Practice, December 2024.

Open article: Helen Axelby and Krystyna Shkandrii share their innovative way of using play therapy with young Ukrainian refugees within the Ukraine Therapy Project team at the Refugee Council in Sheffield. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.

Open article: Social media platforms open new ways for private practitioners to connect across the country, and the world, argue Caz Binstead and Nicholas Sarantakis. Private Practice, June 2025.

Open article: ‘All these years later, I still remember the way she made me feel’. Therapy Today, November 2023

The impact of misidentification can be significant, and requires acknowledgment and attention, says Anita Gaspar. Therapy Today, November 2023

This resource considers some of the complaints we've received around boundaries and explores their implications for practice

Psychoanalytic and systems thinking can help us understand workplace anxiety and how the defences it creates show up in the therapy room, says Gabriella Braun. Therapy Today, February 2024

Sarah Millward talks about the fees and common questions like cancellation charges, refunds, receipt issuance and more. She also explores the importance of clear contacts, informed consent, and ethical considerations for therapists. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog