Employment In the context of a challenging employment market, driving growth in paid opportunities and bringing employers closer to our professions is a key priority for BACP.
Viewpoint: Why it’s time to rehabilitate Freud Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 Freud was flawed but he continues to influence thinking in almost every area of human endeavour, says Frank Tallis. Therapy Today, May 2024
Divisional and BACP news Journals Published 30 Mar 2023 News from the BACP Spirituality division. Thresholds, April 2023
Ponderings of a counselling tutor Journals Published 1 Mar 2023 'Do we understand a client by trying to comprehend their world from their point of view or by looking objectively at it from the outside?' University and College Counselling, March 2023
The big issue: The brave new world of AI therapy Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Open article: Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform therapy, but what are the risks? asks Catherine Jackson. Therapy Today, September 2023
Counselling changes lives: When trauma hides in plain sight Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Therapy can help clients recognise the unexpected ways trauma shows up in their lives, says Philippa Smethurst. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
Children, young people and families Promoting the importance of early intervention and access to timely psychological therapies for children, young people and families is a priority for BACP.
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.
Government confirms one year adoption support fund extension News Published 5 Sep 2025 The fund pays for crucial support for vulnerable children, including therapy
BACP wins double silver at Association Excellence Awards News Published 11 Nov 2024 We were awarded silver in the Best Lobbying Campaign and Best Awareness Campaign categories