What is animal-assisted therapy? Research Published 13 Sep 2022 Updated 9 Sep 2025 Our members Sarah Urwin and Tracie Holroyd explain what animal-assisted therapy involves and how it can help
NHS budget increase must bolster counselling and psychotherapy services News Published 11 Jun 2025 Our response to Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review
Checklist for using AI tools Guidance for members: legal, ethical and practical considerations for BACP members using AI tools.
Applying play therapy principles to older children and teenagers Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Clare Whitworth
Children, young people and families Online resources exploring different approaches, key factors and lessons learned from working with children, young people and families. CPD hub+.
How you can support our school counselling campaign News Published 11 Sep 2020 Sue Pattison and Maggie Robson, joint Chairs of BACP Children, Young People and Families division, ask you to support our campaign for a paid counsellor in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England
Boundaries as healing: reclaiming voice after childhood emotional neglect News Published 11 Aug 2025 Exploring how to set boundaries after childhood emotional neglect. BACP Member blogs. BACP Member blogs.
News and resources Journals Published 1 Mar 2023 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2023