Reclaiming identity after spiritual abuse Journals Published 10 Jul 2023 Open article: Gill Harvey shares the findings from her research on reframing identity after developmental spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Thresholds, July 2023
The big issue: The brave new world of AI therapy Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Open article: Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform therapy, but what are the risks? asks Catherine Jackson. Therapy Today, September 2023
It changed my life Journals Published 1 Dec 2023 ‘My therapist led me along the winding and rocky path out of grief’. Therapy Today, December 2023
Delusions and reality Journals Published 20 Oct 2023 A delusion can stabilise and secure a person’s identity, says Conor McCormack. Clinicians should therefore treat with respect and sensitivity the beliefs of a psychotic patient. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2023
Relationship agony Journals Published 6 Dec 2023 Anxiety is the appropriate response to any relationship tension, given that relationships are so fundamental to our survival, writes Jenny Collard. Private Practice, December 2023
The experiences of counselling and psychotherapy from the perspective of carers of people with dementia Research Published 30 Nov 2012 Updated 1 Oct 2019 An exploration of client views and processes of change. This study presents six case studies looking at the everyday experiences, expectations and experiences of therapy, and the impact of therapy on the lives of carers of people with dementia. PDF download.
Counsellor and psychotherapist views of the impact of using online video therapy on the therapeutic relationship during the COVID-19 pandemic Research Published 26 Feb 2025 Updated 5 Mar 2025 Report of research conducted by BACP. PDF download.
Building resilience by cultivating compassion Journals Published 31 Jul 2016 Elaine Beaumont considers how compassionate mind training could help student healthcare practitioners cope with the demands of clinical care. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2016
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.
Relationship counselling Research Published 23 Oct 2018 Updated 2 Sep 2025 A collaborative study with Relate looking at the effectiveness of relationship counselling