Reclaiming identity after spiritual abuse Journals Published 10 Jul 2023 Open article: Gill Harvey shares the findings from her research on reframing identity after developmental spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Thresholds, July 2023
AGM motions and resolutions News Published 9 Aug 2024 An update on motion and resolution submissions and next steps.
Influencing in a time of change Our BACP president Lynne Gabriel explores the impact of Labour’s historic victory on counselling and psychotherapy. BACP staff blog
Anxiety is the top reason why women in menopause are seeking therapy, our survey finds News Published 18 Oct 2024 Our members share their top tips to help keep anxiety at bay if you’re experiencing menopausal symptoms
Working with suicidal risk Jamie Smith discuses how our own views or feelings on suicide can affect the ability to practise safely and competently when managing risk. Video resource.
Safeguarding children and young people within the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 031 Good practice Published 31 Jan 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource covering working with children and young people. Last reviewed July 2025. PDF download
Therapy Today, March 2026 Journals Published 20 Feb 2026 Therapy in the age of scepticism, misinformation and conspiracy theories // When therapists get depressed // Is consulting AI about a client unethical? // Becoming more disability aware // The latest evidence on therapy. Therapy Today, March 2026.
Northern Ireland Assembly return crucial to future of counselling News Published 6 Feb 2024 We want new parliament to resume focus on growing mental health needs
Thou shalt not leave Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 Janet Wilson explores the concept of religious trauma and its impact on children’s mental health and their sense of self. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.
SCoPEd transition period opening soon Good practice Published 12 Jan 2024 Our SCoPEd transition period will open from 12 noon on Wednesday 7 February.