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Promoting the skills, experience and value of counsellors and psychotherapists within the NHS, while combating further marginalisation of counselling and psychotherapy, is a priority for BACP.

Open article: Anthony Bedward looks back on how his love of football shaped his professional niche. Therapy Today, October 2026.

Our members’ share advice for half of under 25’s who say work stress affects their mental health and sleep

Feeling the clientʼs pain. Plus... Trauma work: Helping clients recover from traumatic events... Head space: Support for families of brain injury survivors... Mind’s eye: Meeting the needs of clients with aphantasia

Open article: Tori Ufondu explains why all good talking therapy is a form of energy work. Therapy Today, October 2025.

'The psychological basis of my work is informed by a diverse repertoire of theoretical study and research'. Coaching Today, October 2023

Dig deep: the benefits of gardening. Plus... Head space: Therapists can work effectively with clients who have a psychiatric diagnosis // All change: Why we need a deeper understanding of menopause in the therapy room // Skin test:  The impact of skin conditions such as eczema on our mental wellbeing

We explain some of the key terms and concepts you may hear if you're considering or having therapy

A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2023

Nathaniel G. Oke on the barriers, stigma, and healing journeys of Black men in therapy. BACP member blogs.