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Our BACP member-only Communities of Practice discussion forum where you can network with other members and share your counselling experiences

A central pillar of our campaign work has been to better understand the negative mental health impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis on our members, counselling services, clients and the wider population.

An overview of the availability and client profile of step 3 therapies. This report looks at the level of choice within the IAPT programme and the demographic profile, diagnosis and number of sessions attended of clients accessing the different psychological therapies. PDF download.

"There has always been concern that the cost of training precludes many good candidates from becoming counsellors. Efforts to make the profession more inclusive have long been jeopardised by this." Regular column from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

As part of our commitment to demonstrate the importance of counselling and its wider impact, we’re excited to share our Year of impact report.

Research by Alison Mann

Jen Mak explores unpacking the burden of grief: a guide for therapists on supporting clients through loss. BACP member blogs.

Marina Cantacuzino talks to Amy McCormack about her work using victim and perpetrator stories to explore alternatives to revenge. Thresholds, January 2023

Nadia Saleem Syed writes about her father’s spiritual influence. Thresholds, April, 2024

‘Making strategic decisions on behalf of members can be a truly complex process.' Therapy Today, March 2023