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What is ADHD? What are the signs? Does ADHD affect mental health? BACP member and registered therapist Clare Patterson shares her insight and explains how counselling can help.

Stress top reason men try therapy for first time, according to our survey

John Cowley argues that student counselling services must be delivered by trained, qualified and professionally accountable staff

Encouraging research into counselling and psychotherapy

Janet Wilson explores the concept of religious trauma and its impact on children’s mental health and their sense of self. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.

Good Practice in Action clinical reflections for practice resource. Last reviewed March 2023. PDF download

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

Catch up with the latest BACP news and resources. Private Practice, March 2023

We're disappointed that Wes Streeting claimed 'overdiagnosis' is reason for rising number of mental health issues

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