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Our professional conduct procedure provides an open and transparent way for clients or other members to raise complaints against a BACP member

Our response to Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review

Psychoanalytic and systems thinking can help us understand workplace anxiety and how the defences it creates show up in the therapy room, says Gabriella Braun. Therapy Today, February 2024

Emma Loker suggests that hide-and-seek is a powerful resource in the counselling room which illustrates a child’s early attachments and offers opportunities for reparation. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Sarah talks about meditation, cycling, being her own boss and daily exposure to news stories. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023.

Our members give tips for parents about how to explain Halloween to young children

Sarah Millward explores the ethical considerations involved in psychotherapy, and the steps therapists can take to ensure the best possible care for their clients. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog

Linda-Jayne Elliott argues that building an alliance with the family is crucial when offering counselling to children with special educational needs. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Good Practice in Action legal resource on equality, diversity and inclusion. Last reviewed May 2025. PDF download

Therapists discuss common menopause myths and how to manage wellbeing