Research awards and grants Research Published 28 Jul 2017 Updated 4 Jun 2026 Encouraging research into counselling and psychotherapy
What is animal-assisted therapy? Research Published 13 Sep 2022 Updated 9 Sep 2025 Our members Sarah Urwin and Tracie Holroyd explain what animal-assisted therapy involves and how it can help
It changed my life Journals Published 19 Sep 2025 Open article: ‘Therapy brought me closer to my mum’. Therapy Today, October 2025.
An Orphan's Tale Sinead Oskan reflects on National Bereaved Parent's Day: Embracing love, loss, and shared healing. BACP member blog
Campaign Trail Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 ‘People who are stuck on waiting lists or unable to access care need urgent action, not more delays and empty promises’. Regular column from Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
IICSA Changemakers – Survivor participation opportunity News Published 2 Apr 2024 BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
Our response to autumn budget News Published 27 Nov 2025 More Neighbourhood Health Centres are welcome but omission of targeted mental health measures is concerning
Building a bridge Journals Published 30 Mar 2023 Lou Lebentz sets out her trauma-informed model for working with body dysmorphia. Thresholds, April 2023
Student placements with children and young people Requirements for student counsellors on adult-focused BACP accredited courses undertaking training placements with children and young people.
Positive impact of school counselling and therapy scheme highlighted News Published 28 Mar 2024 We’re continuing to call for Northern Ireland’s political leaders to prioritise primary school counselling