Why are adult friendships so hard? News Published 29 Oct 2025 One in five therapists say they’ve seen an increase in clients talking about friendship issues
In what ways does a counsellor’s biracial identity influence their ability to build rapport with clients? Research Published 10 Sep 2026 Updated 10 Sep 2026 Research by Nicole Forwell
CPCAB Counselling Research Award Research Published 8 Feb 2018 Updated 13 May 2024 Abstracts submitted to the BACP Annual Research Conference are eligible for this prestigious award which aims to make research more accessible and engaging.
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Increase in counsellors and psychotherapists working in NHS, new data reveals News Published 9 May 2025 The figures are ‘encouraging’ but need to be treated with some caution
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It changed my life: James Lindsay Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Open article: ‘I could finally let go of thinking I was a strong man’. Therapy Today, September 2023
Cyberwork: Managing and recruiting counsellors Journals Published 13 Apr 2023 Highlighting and giving space for self-care helps the team feel valued as well as supported. BACP Workplace, April 2023
Imperfect therapist Journals Published 6 Dec 2023 'Could she love again fiercely? She may never dare. To love again is to risk losing again'. Private Practice, December 2023
World Mental Health Day: Why people are seeking therapy in 2024 News Published 10 Oct 2024 Almost two thirds (64%) of therapists have seen an increase in clients coming to therapy for support with stress, persistent worrying, and overthinking