Our call for clearer AI regulation in mental health News Published 23 Feb 2026 We highlighted need for transparency, accountability, and public protection in response to MHRA consultation.
Call for investment in crucial early intervention as suicide rates reach highest level in 20 years News Published 30 Aug 2024 We’re urging the government to recognise that access to psychological therapies is a crucial part of suicide prevention
Abortion: issues for the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 059 Good practice Published 31 Aug 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed November 2025. PDF download
Saying no to perfection: How to silence mumfluencer comparison News Published 24 Jul 2025 Therapist backed tips to help avoid the ‘compare and despair’ trap
Why are adult friendships so hard? News Published 29 Oct 2025 One in five therapists say they’ve seen an increase in clients talking about friendship issues
Increase in counsellors and psychotherapists working in NHS, new data reveals News Published 9 May 2025 The figures are ‘encouraging’ but need to be treated with some caution
Am I wrong to be optimistic about the future of health and care? News Published 26 Nov 2024 Matt Smith-Lilley focuses on the health and care sector, giving his insights into current challenges with an eye on the future: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog
BACP welcomes three new Vice Presidents News Published 28 Nov 2025 Our new Vice Presidents bring extensive experience in counselling, psychotherapy, equality, and public policy
Winter of discontent Supporting farmers’ mental health: Tackling the winter blues with BACP advocacy. BACP staff blogs
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