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Evidence of our policy influence across most party manifestos ahead of the Scottish Parliament election

Encouraging research into counselling and psychotherapy

How to find the right therapist, understand confidentiality, therapy approaches and what to expect, with expert advice on choosing support that’s right for you.

This resource considers some of the complaints we've received around contracting with clients and explores their implications for practice

Our member Dee Johnson explains how the humanistic approach works and what it can help with

Fabienne dos Santos Sousa, Annabella Feeny and Pierre Musa (Musa) Halime Wessel won the award for their study into Scottish university and college counselling services.

Find out how we’ll be working to build relationships with the new Labour Government

Diana Conroy is a social worker and psychotherapist working as staff counsellor with the UN in Nairobi.

New studies highlight benefits of on-site counselling for secondary school students and school staff

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.