Know body: understanding the nervous system, isolation, and connection News Published 30 Jan 2026 Tamsin Haskins on knowing the body and the nervous system
General Election 2024: Mental health must be a priority News Published 23 May 2024 We’ll be working on your behalf to put counselling and psychotherapy on the agenda
Children’s Mental Health Week: Using our voice to support young people in need News Published 5 Feb 2024 Our call for action on school counselling, in a year where a General Election is expected
Imposter syndrome: the quiet companion of new counselling graduates Charlotte Allocca on imposter syndrome in new counsellors and reframing it as growth. BACP member blogs.
Counselling placements: information for trainers GPiA 079 Good practice Published 30 Aug 2018 Good Practice in Action fact sheet on placements. Latest reviewed April 2024. PDF download
Counselling placements: organisational information GPiA 082 Good practice Published 31 Aug 2018 Good Practice in Action fact sheet on placements. Last reviewed April 2024. PDF download
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
Policy briefings Information on policy guidance involving disclosures or information shared related to counter-terrorism issues.
Nova Scotia News Published 18 Feb 2026 A reflection on turning PhD research into real-world impact through an international consensus meeting on goal‑based practice with young people.
A quick guide to lone working A three part guide on safe lone working, looking at location considerations, client considerations and acting on a concern. PDF download.