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This resource considers some of the complaints we've received around therapeutic interventions and explores their implications for practice

There is much to be learned by looking beyond the myth of the all-loving mother and exploring the taboo of maternal hatred, says Julia Vaughan Smith. Therapy Today, April 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

'As Chair of HUCS, I have been privileged to be invited to join a number of networks, committees and more recently, the Department for Education’s Higher Education Mental Health Implementation taskforce' University and College Counselling, March 2024

BACP accreditation is the mark of a high quality, professional practitioner training course. It guarantees a standard of training accepted for BACP membership, registration and accreditation. Our course accreditation scheme is temporarily closed and we’re not accepting any new applications at this time.

Our latest Public Perceptions Survey gives a glimpse into men and women’s thoughts on and experiences of therapy

Emily Harrison examines the concepts of psychological and embodied agency for clients and therapists. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

Domestic abuse: a model for recovery. Plus... Speak out:  Therapists of colour tell their stories of racism in the profession // In harmony:  How group singing can boost the mental health of new mothers // Eyes open:  Working effectively with clients who are blind or partially sighted

Sandra Stein highlights the power of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Offering practical tools for nurturing self-esteem. BACP member blogs

Our member Rachael Nevin-Lewis shares her experience of being a school counsellor as the classrooms fill up again