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We’ve responded to latest NHS data on mental health

We organise professional conferences, CPD events and networking opportunities around the UK and online, covering many different aspects of counselling and psychotherapy.

'Work is underway to transform community mental health services.' Regular column from Toby Sweet. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023

Richard Tyler explores how poetry can transform the therapy process. BACP member blogs.

Our survey found 70% of men would only consider therapy once they reach breaking point

Poster presentation by Professor Thomas Schroder and Soumya Choudhary

One in five therapists say they’ve seen an increase in clients talking about friendship issues

Open article: ‘Therapy stopped me trying to win every argument’. Therapy Today, July-August 2026.

‘It’s time to say my goodbyes and express my appreciation to some important people’. Therapy Today, March 2024

Counselling: Too much choice 'In the counselling room, when I see a child who is not rushing to pick up an activity, or one that seems unable to make a decision, I take a step back and ask, ‘What is going on for this child?'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023