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Leaving home and starting a new life, often in a new city, can be very exciting. But it can also be daunting adjusting to a new environment and making new friends.

"There has always been concern that the cost of training precludes many good candidates from becoming counsellors. Efforts to make the profession more inclusive have long been jeopardised by this." Regular column from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

Our members provide tips on dealing with your big day

Our BACP president Lynne Gabriel explores the impact of Labour’s historic victory on counselling and psychotherapy. BACP staff blog

Mary Alexander uses poetry to describe the way she applies counselling skills in her role supporting young people in secondary school. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Alistair Ross reflects on the spiritual meaning of darkness. Thresholds, April 2024

Anxiety is the appropriate response to any relationship tension, given that relationships are so fundamental to our survival, writes Jenny Collard. Private Practice, December 2023

Our member Lou Baker explains what social anxiety is, how you can overcome a fear of social situations and how counselling can help you cope.

Open article: Rick Hughes interviews speakers and presenters involved in a recent outdoor personal and professional development event. University and College Counselling, September 2024.

Ahead of Parent Mental Health Day, our therapists share what you can do to make it easier and more enjoyable.