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In depth: Confrontation with death Journals Published 26 Mar 2025 Open article: Emmy van Deurzen offers an existential perspective on trauma and posttraumatic growth. Thresholds, April 2025.
Mental health strategy must offer immediate and bold action on access and choice of therapy News Published 15 May 2026 The Government has announced plans for a new mental health strategy for England
Call for sustainable funding for third sector services in Northern Ireland News Published 12 May 2025 NI Executive report echoes our call for better investment to deliver meaningful change to public services
Counsellors' perspective working therapeutically with self-harming clients Research Published 7 Apr 2026 Updated 7 Apr 2026 Research by Tajay Kellar
School counselling reduces demand on mental health services News Published 6 Aug 2024 Welsh Government review says counselling in schools reduces pressure on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
BACP welcomes NICE decision to revisit depression in adults guidelines News Published 9 Oct 2018 Our response to NICE update on guidelines on depression in adults.
NHS professionals: impact of stress releated to the COVID-19 pandemic Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Pixie Turner, Danielle Simpson and Sue Monro
Care of self resources Videos, FAQs and resources to support members in working with this section of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
New study finds local therapy services better for people with complex mental health needs News Published 2 Apr 2025 Targeted community therapy can cut inpatient admissions and emergency service use, as well as improve patient care