Working in the NHS: the state of children’s services Research Published 1 Jan 2017 Updated 1 Oct 2019 Report of research conducted by BACP, the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). PDF download.
Update on the NICE depression in adults guidelines News Published 23 Mar 2018 Further delays to the publication of the NICE guidance
Wrapping up 2025: highlights from our final Board meeting News Published 19 Dec 2025 Season's greetings from all of us at BACP!
Government confirms one year adoption support fund extension News Published 5 Sep 2025 The fund pays for crucial support for vulnerable children, including therapy
Ownership and storage of client notes and records in the context of the counselling professions GPiA 071 Good practice Published 31 May 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource on record keeping. Last reviewed October 2024. PDF download
Benefits of school counselling highlighted in Westminster debate News Published 14 Oct 2024 Sojan Joesph, Labour MP for Ashford, highlighted our campaign asks in his Westminster debate on World Mental Health day
Contracting between client and counsellor News Published 30 Apr 2025 Sarah Millward explains why contracting between a client and counsellor is so important and a topic that people often ask about. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
Considering the ethical principles of self-care and fitness to practice when working with trauma Janice Thomas explores how self-care is a vital part of our ethical character as practitioners. Video resource.
How to help your teenager cope with exam stress News Published 20 May 2025 Our members share advice to help parents and teens during exam season
Primary care: The changing relationship between GPs and counsellors Journals Published 30 Apr 2019 In her regular column Elaine Davies sayswe should all make an effort to educate each other on the role we play in mental health. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2019