We need to talk about autistic burnout News Published 8 May 2025 Heather Connolly-Smith explores understanding autistic burnout: the hidden struggle and how we can support change. BACP Member blogs.
BACP member celebrates Lottery funding for women’s online self-esteem group News Published 16 Oct 2024 Natasha Page has received funding for her 'The New Me’ project that aims to help women boost their self-esteem and build mental resilience
In the experience of clients who have body image issues, how has/do their encounters with social media impact on them? Research Published 6 May 2020 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Hannah Windows, Stacey Permaul, Benise Cole, Jenny Stubbs and Helen Ard
EDI and accessible events We’re committed to ensuring all our events are accessible in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), whether you’re attending an event online or in person, as a delegate or a presenter
Loneliness About therapy What is loneliness? How can loneliness affect your mental health? Our member Siri Lewis explains how counselling can help.
Positive steps About therapy Supporting new mums to navigate the changes a new baby can bring to family life and how to reach out for help.
How bad does it have to be? News Published 28 Apr 2026 It’s a question many people of all ages carry secretly: ‘How bad does it have to be before I reach out for therapy?’ BACP member blogs.
BACP events We organise professional conferences, CPD events and networking opportunities around the UK and online, covering many different aspects of counselling and psychotherapy.
World Mental Health Day: Why people are seeking therapy in 2024 News Published 10 Oct 2024 Almost two thirds (64%) of therapists have seen an increase in clients coming to therapy for support with stress, persistent worrying, and overthinking
Mental health support team expansion will still leave ‘missing middle’ children falling through the gaps News Published 16 May 2025 We believe 730,000 children a year will still not receive adequate support