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Counselling: Transitions Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 'For some young people (and adults), a fear of the unknown, of not being in control and not being able to test out new situations, means they struggle with transitions'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023
The big issue: The truth about harm in therapy Journals Published 24 Feb 2025 Open article: Ellie Broughton looks at the nuance of harm behind the sensationalist headlines. Therapy Today, April 2025.
Self-esteem and relationships News Published 20 May 2024 Sandra Stein highlights the power of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Offering practical tools for nurturing self-esteem. BACP member blogs
BACP's five year strategy News Published 22 May 2023 Our strategy includes six objectives to support members and change the lives of more people and communities
World Mental Health Day: Why people are seeking therapy in 2024 News Published 10 Oct 2024 Almost two thirds (64%) of therapists have seen an increase in clients coming to therapy for support with stress, persistent worrying, and overthinking
Unmasking ADHD through therapy: Emotive portraits feature in new campaign News Published 1 Oct 2024 Three quarters of therapists reported a rise in clients seeking therapy for ADHD-related issues in the past year, according to our survey
Toolkit: The soul at work Journals Published 27 Mar 2024 Sukhi Sian explores the importance of being able to talk about spiritual beliefs in the workplace. Thresholds, April 2024
World Mental Health Day – our joint statement News Published 10 Oct 2024 We’ve joined with other counselling and mental health organisations to issue a joint statement in support of NHS staff for World Mental Health Day
University and College Counselling, May 2025 Journals Published 29 May 2025 Cultural competence in student support: Meeting the unique needs of international students... International student counselling: Structural and social barriers... College counselling: Navigating the tensions... The future of HE support: Visibility and cross-collaboration... Facing the cost-of-living crisis: Students vs. financial pressure. University and College Counselling, May 2025.