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Some people feel such a strong compulsion to help others that they are unable to acknowledge their own needs. Jess Baker and Rod Vincent call it super-helper syndrome – and therapists are particularly prone. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023

Catch up with the latest news from BACP Private Practice. Private Practice, June 2023

Open article: Lucy McDonald investigates how therapists can support the rising numbers living with chronic illness. Therapy Today, September 2025.

A three part guide on safe lone working, looking at location considerations, client considerations and acting on a concern. PDF download.

Our member Susannah Bradley explains what a play therapist does and how play therapy can help

Becca explores how she found her therapy niche by being herself – not her clients’ issues. BACP Member blogs.

Ben Kay joins leaders, organisations, practitioners and policymakers from across the mental health sector at this year's conference. BACP staff blogs.

News from the BACP Spirituality division. Thresholds, July 2023

Imposter syndrome unveiled: Insights, impact, and strategies for higher education students by Michael Pearson. University and College Counselling, November 2023

Poster presentation by Csilla Nagy.