Viewpoint: Change for the better Journals Published 21 Jul 2023 'Our clients usually come to us because they want something to change. It might be their outlook, their responses or their self-perception’ Regular column from Judy Stafford. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023
My practice Journals Published 9 Jun 2023 Therapists must be wary of pressing their point of view about what’s going on in someone’s life in ways that could be experienced… as overbearing…' Regular column by Sarah Van Gogh. Private Practice, June 2023
Service accreditation BACP accreditation demonstrates that a service provider offers an accountable, ethical, professional and responsive service to clients, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.
Loneliness About therapy What is loneliness? How can loneliness affect your mental health? Our member Siri Lewis explains how counselling can help.
Respect resources Videos, FAQs and resources to support members in working with this section of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
MP's report on mental health services reflects our calls for funding improvements News Published 3 Dec 2025 “These are common sense calls that would have a positive impact on counselling provision"
Empowering school counsellors: Influencing policy to improve CYP support across a multi academy trust News Published 23 Jun 2025 Jess Foster explores championing CYP counselling standards across her multi academy trust. BACP policy
Increased access to enhanced DBS checks for private therapists News Published 10 Dec 2025 We’ve asked the Government for more clarity on DBS check changes
Membership fees for 2026 to 2027 News Published 26 Mar 2026 Our membership fees are increasing from Wednesday 1 April 2026