Mental health provision in women’s community services Research Published 1 Jan 2014 Updated 1 Oct 2019 This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of psychological interventions within women's centres to identify any areas for development in services and to increase awareness of the needs of women who access them. PDF download.
Counselling professionals' awareness and understanding of Female Genital Mutilation Research Published 1 Jan 2016 Updated 1 Oct 2019 Research report summarising the findings of a survey of BACP members' awareness and understanding of FGM, examples of best therapeutic practice when working with survivors of FGM and training needs. PDF download
How to seek couples therapy About therapy If things have got to the stage where you can’t talk to one another without getting upset or arguing, then maybe it’s time to seek professional support
Student Counselling Outcomes Research and Evaluation (SCORE) consortium Research Published 23 Oct 2020 Updated 5 Feb 2026 A collaborative study with university and college counselling services to create a shared routine outcomes database and build evidence for the sector
Unplanned endings An exploration of unplanned endings in therapy and the reasons why a client or therapist may terminate therapy early without reason. Video resource.
Counselling and therapy as a career Counsellors and psychotherapists play a crucial role in improving the health and wellbeing of our society. Find out about training, search for jobs and placements or develop your skills working with us.
Supervision: Mindful supervision Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 "By integrating mindfulness into supervision sessions, my supervisees and I have unlocked a felt sense of the client that has supported the counsellor to engage with rich reflections or identify their own blocks." Regular column from Elizabeth Holt. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
Therapy Today, November 2023 Journals Published 1 Nov 2023 Exploring the link between addiction and undiagnosed ADHD and autism... plus... Has school counselling lost its voice?... Safeguarding issues in older clients... Racial misidentification in therapy... Working with unexpressed emotions
Course accreditation BACP accreditation is the mark of a high quality, professional practitioner training course. It guarantees a standard of training accepted for BACP membership, registration and accreditation. Our course accreditation scheme is temporarily closed and we’re not accepting any new applications at this time.
Counselling: Transitions Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 'For some young people (and adults), a fear of the unknown, of not being in control and not being able to test out new situations, means they struggle with transitions'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023