Campaign Trail Journals Published 21 Jul 2023 ‘The message we are sending to the Government is that it’s vital that this new strategy gets to grips with the growing demand for mental health support across the country...' Regular column from Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023
Supporting students in school Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 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
Working with domestic abuse within the counselling professions GPiA 116 Good practice Published 19 Apr 2021 Good Practice in Action fact sheet. Last reviewed July 2024. PDF download
Mental health services not included in Northern Ireland spending priorities News Published 7 Mar 2025 We’re disappointed that the NI Executive's new spending priorities don't include mental health services
Research conference archive Research Published 18 Dec 2017 Updated 21 Jan 2026 Information from previous BACP research conferences
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
The double empathy paradox: why it’s time to meet half way News Published 6 Jun 2025 Joanna Baars is exploring why communication feels different for neurodivergent minds. BACP Member blogs.
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.