True to my beliefs Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 David Cook questions whether his evolving practice still aligns congruently with his person-centred values. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
From the board Journals Published 21 Feb 2024 ‘It’s time to say my goodbyes and express my appreciation to some important people’. Therapy Today, March 2024
Scottish Government to provide mental health transition fund Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 Scotland's new transition fund: navigating student mental health support post national counselling commitment. Comments from Steve Mulligan, Allie Scott and Kirsten Amis. University and College Counselling, November 2023
Working with the Crown Prosecution Service Pre-trial Therapy Guidance (2022) with adult and child witnesses in criminal courts in England and Wales GPiA 128 Good practice Published 12 Sep 2022 Good Practice in Action legal resource on pre-trial therapy. Last reviewed June 2025. PDF download
Domestic abuse is driving a mental health crisis - and recovery is being ignored News Published 5 Mar 2026 Psychotherapist Laura McCarthy explores domestic abuse and the mental health crisis: why Recovery is being overlooked. BACP member blogs.
Student placements with children and young people Requirements for student counsellors on adult-focused BACP accredited courses undertaking training placements with children and young people.
Supporting the supporters Journals Published 24 Jan 2023 Beverley Costa describes a model for training non-clinicians to facilitate reflective practice support. Therapy Today, February 2023
NHS budget increase must bolster counselling and psychotherapy services News Published 11 Jun 2025 Our response to Government’s Comprehensive Spending Review
Strike, Strike, Strike Journals Published 13 Jan 2023 Open article: As the UK faces strike action not seen since the 1980s, Nicola Banning explores what worker dissent and unrest could mean for therapists working with employees, employers and EAPs. BACP Workplace, January 2023
School counselling campaign raised in Parliament News Published 21 Oct 2020 We briefed MPs for a debate on support for children and families during the Covid-19 pandemic