About BACP We exist for one simple reason - counselling changes lives. Read about our philosophy, values and strategy.
What is counselling? About therapy Find out how counselling works, what therapists do and what happens in a therapy session.
How to complain about a BACP member What to do if you want to make a complaint about poor or unethical practice by your therapist
How to avoid relationship break-ups during ‘divorce month’ News Published 21 Jan 2025 Couples counsellor Jonathan Eddie gives advice on how to avoid separation and improve your relationship
Am I wrong to be optimistic about the future of health and care? News Published 26 Nov 2024 Matt Smith-Lilley focuses on the health and care sector, giving his insights into current challenges with an eye on the future: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog
Time to talk News Published 6 Feb 2025 Why therapy later in life can be transformative: benefits for older adults. BACP member blogs
Scottish party manifestos reflect our policy priorities News Published 23 Apr 2026 Evidence of our policy influence across most party manifestos ahead of the Scottish Parliament election
32nd Annual BACP International Research Conference Research Published 25 Aug 2017 Updated 15 Jun 2026 A leading international event for researchers and practitioners
Mentoring scheme for trainees from marginalised and racialised communities News Published 9 Jun 2022 We’re re-opening our equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) mentoring scheme for student members and trainees.
Our call to the new Labour Government and Prime Minister Keir Starmer Find out how we’ll be working to build relationships with the new Labour Government