What is gaslighting? About therapy Our member Lindsay George explores how gaslighting can affect you and how counselling can help you deal with the impact on your emotions and self-esteem
Calling the kidnappers bluff Journals Published 20 Oct 2023 The metaphor of a kidnapper can be useful when working with people who suffer from intrusive thoughts about harm befalling a loved one, as Dr Daren Lee explains. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2023
What is animal-assisted therapy? Research Published 13 Sep 2022 Updated 9 Sep 2025 Our members Sarah Urwin and Tracie Holroyd explain what animal-assisted therapy involves and how it can help
Our response to Labour’s mental health strategy review News Published 7 Mar 2024 Thanks to all our members who took part in our consultation
SCoPEd frequently asked questions Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about the SCoPEd framework itself
Bereavement About therapy What is bereavement? What are the signs of grief? How do you cope with the loss of a loved one? BACP member and accredited registered therapist Lulu Sinclair shares her guidance on healing after a loss and when bereavement counselling might help you.
Self esteem About therapy What is self esteem? How can I improve my self esteem? BACP member Natasha Page explains how counselling can help.
Viewpoint: Body and soul Journals Published 21 Nov 2025 Open article: Victoria Penfold asks all therapists to consider an embodied practice. Therapy Today, December 2025/January 2026.
Viewpoint: What’s the skinny on this jab? Journals Published 20 Jun 2025 Open article: Nicola Dixon-Grainger asks us to consider the impact of weight-loss drugs for our clients with eating disorders. Therapy Today, July-August 2025.
Viewpoint: How energy work complements therapy Journals Published 19 Sep 2025 Open article: Tori Ufondu explains why all good talking therapy is a form of energy work. Therapy Today, October 2025.