Making the contract within the counselling professions GPiA 039 Good practice Published 31 Oct 2017 Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on contracts. Last reviewed July 2020. PDF download
Practice from a college perspective News Published 16 Feb 2018 A member of our Universities and Colleges division looks at the realities of practising within a college counselling service, and how counsellors must work with clients with common mental health problems as well as more complex needs.
Stress About therapy What is stress? How do you deal with stress? BACP member Hansa Pankhania explains how counselling can help.
Equality, diversity and inclusion within the counselling professions GPiA 062 Good practice Published 31 Jan 2018 Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on equality and diversity. Last reviewed June 2024. PDF download
The big issue: Time to dump the ‘dustbin diagnosis’? Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Ellie Broughton asks whether a borderline personality disorder diagnosis prevents clients and especially women from getting the help they really need. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
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.
Useful links and resources About therapy Information leaflets and links to charities, services and other associations offering support and counselling.
Workplace competences A competence framework to recognise and support the roles of workplace counsellors and enhance professional standards
Spring Budget ‘another lost opportunity to invest in nation’s mental health’ News Published 7 Mar 2024 Our response to Spring Budget