In depth: Assisted dying and therapy Journals Published 22 Dec 2025 Open article: BACP’s Third Sector Lead, Jeremy Bacon, explains some of the implications for counselling and palliative care, and psychotherapist Kamalyn Kaur invites therapists to reflect on the ethical considerations. Thresholds, January 2026.
News Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.
Mental health literature within the counselling professions GPiA 048 Good practice Published 31 Oct 2016 Good Practice in Action research overview. Last reviewed November 2024. PDF download
Understanding the children’s hearing system in Scotland GPiA 053 Good practice Published 31 May 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource covering working with children and young people. Last reviewed August 2025. PDF download
Safeguarding and protecting people BACP’s work to protect the public and to maintain public confidence in the profession is at the heart of everything we do.
Understanding child protection in Scotland GPiA 052 Good practice Published 31 May 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource covering working with children and young people. Last reviewed February 2025. PDF download
‘Great result’ with proposed changes to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill News Published 6 Jan 2026 This follows more than a year of conversations and campaigning
Respect resources Videos, FAQs and resources to support members in working with this section of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
Inclusive bill to finally ban abusive conversion practices News Published 25 Jun 2026 The Government’s draft bill gives safeguards for legitimate therapy
Political correctness, repressed racism or contaminated imagination Faisal Mahmood explores the issues of equality, diversity and inclusion. Video resource.