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Are we in danger of extinction? The impact of artificial intelligence. Plus... Where spirit meets culture... Third-party referrals... Working with displaced clients. Private Practice, March 2026.

Are you GSRD competent? Ethical working with gender, sexual and relationship diversity... plus... Understanding the impact of minority stress... Relationship anarchy in the therapy room... Myth-busting the risks of affirmative care... When emotional disturbance presents as physical illness.

Online resources exploring different aspects of race, racism and anti-oppressive practice. CPD hub+.

Dig deep: the benefits of gardening. Plus... Head space: Therapists can work effectively with clients who have a psychiatric diagnosis // All change: Why we need a deeper understanding of menopause in the therapy room // Skin test:  The impact of skin conditions such as eczema on our mental wellbeing

We explain some of the key terms and concepts you may hear if you're considering or having therapy

BACP Coaching is a focus for coaches and coaching within BACP. Our members are counsellors and psychotherapists who work with a variety of models to integrate coaching and counselling.

José Luis Leal writes about the dangers of being misled. Thresholds, April 2023

The future identity of dual practising coaches and therapists. BACP staff blogs.

Online communities can raise awareness of mental health issues. But generalised messages often fail to address the complexity of individual experiences, writes Andrew Reeves. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.

The impact of misidentification can be significant, and requires acknowledgment and attention, says Anita Gaspar. Therapy Today, November 2023