Influencing in a time of change Our BACP president Lynne Gabriel explores the impact of Labour’s historic victory on counselling and psychotherapy. BACP staff blog
Recognising the wounded healer Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 It may be from the position of our own vulnerability that we do our best work, says Marie Adams. Therapy Today, September 2023
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
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
Inclusive bill to finally ban abusive conversion practices News Published 25 Jun 2026 The Government’s draft bill gives safeguards for legitimate therapy
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)
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
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
Cuts to adoption support fund will harm some of the UK’s most vulnerable children News Published 5 Jun 2025 We’re urging the government to reverse their decision to cut funding