Our policy asks reflected in the Conservative manifesto News Published 11 Jun 2024 We’re pleased some of our key policy asks are included, but gaps are likely to remain in services
‘Get Britain Working’: Our response to Government plans News Published 27 Nov 2024 New mental health measures have been announced to better support people who want to get back to work.
Students enter final year of landmark psychotherapeutic training News Published 16 Dec 2024 Students taking part in a landmark project which fully funds postgraduate psychotherapeutic training within NHS services have now started their third and final year.
Making therapy safe for autistic adults: One pair of shoes at a time News Published 19 Jan 2026 Zoe McFarlane identifies how to engage and empower autistic clients
Blanket social media ban must not let platforms ‘off the hook’ News Published 12 Jun 2026 Our response to the Government’s announcement of a ban on social media for under-16s
Are autistic clients best served by autistic therapists? News Published 27 Aug 2025 Exploring the risk of inadvertent harm to autistic clients, and why I’m advocating for systemic change. BACP Member blogs.
What its really like to be a psychiatric patient Journals Published 21 Jul 2023 When she was admitted to a psychiatric ward, Caroline Smith didn’t know if she would ever come out. She describes her experience and wonders how we could better support mental health patients. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023
BACP news Journals Published 15 Mar 2023 Catch up with the latest BACP news and resources. Private Practice, March 2023
Response to Health Secretary on rising mental health issues News Published 18 Mar 2025 We're disappointed that Wes Streeting claimed 'overdiagnosis' is reason for rising number of mental health issues
Changing the narrative News Published 7 Feb 2024 Rahi Popat explores a transformative journey from adversity to growth, shared by one committed to giving back. He speaks on the impact of counseling, personal evolution, and planting seeds for a brighter future. BACP member blog