When breaking confidentiality is your only choice Journals Published 28 Apr 2023 Sharon Watt describes how she managed her first placement client alerting her to a potential terrorism risk. Therapy Today, May 2023
News Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
The big issue: The silent fight Journals Published 20 Aug 2025 Open article: Lucy McDonald investigates how therapists can support the rising numbers living with chronic illness. Therapy Today, September 2025.
Counselling changes lives: When trauma hides in plain sight Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Therapy can help clients recognise the unexpected ways trauma shows up in their lives, says Philippa Smethurst. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
Children, young people and families Promoting the importance of early intervention and access to timely psychological therapies for children, young people and families is a priority for BACP.
Government confirms one year adoption support fund extension News Published 5 Sep 2025 The fund pays for crucial support for vulnerable children, including therapy
BACP wins double silver at Association Excellence Awards News Published 11 Nov 2024 We were awarded silver in the Best Lobbying Campaign and Best Awareness Campaign categories
Bluey and the Paradoxical Theory of Change News Published 24 Sep 2024 Embracing authenticity: How Bluey illustrates the paradoxical theory of change in parenting and counselling. BACP member blogs. BACP student blogs
Mentoring scheme for trainees from marginalised and racialised communities News Published 9 Jun 2022 We’re re-opening our equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) mentoring scheme for student members and trainees.
Reflections: Building trust Journals Published 10 Jul 2023 Elizabeth Longshaw explains the benefits of introducing therapeutic relationships to older members of her faith community. Thresholds, July 2023