How we deal with complaints Our professional conduct procedure provides an open and transparent way for clients or other members to raise complaints against a BACP member
New year, happier you? Happiness hacks to boost your mental health and wellbeing this new year News Published 7 Jan 2025 Our members share their top tips for happiness and health
New Trustees announced News Published 19 Sep 2025 BACP announces new Trustees elected through our AGM processes
Confidentiality in relation to children and young people News Published 21 Feb 2025 Sarah Millward explores how therapists handle confidentiality for children and young people in counselling. Guidance for parents on consent, data rights, and therapist communication. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
The big issue: The truth about men and therapy Journals Published 23 Oct 2024 Open article: It’s time to finally challenge the prevalent misconceptions about male engagement with therapy, says Ed Harkness. Therapy Today, November 2024.
Grant-funding supports improved access to counselling News Published 27 Nov 2024 We’re funding our members to deliver projects to improve access to counselling for people from marginalised and racialised community backgrounds.
Am I wrong to be optimistic about the future of health and care? News Published 26 Nov 2024 Matt Smith-Lilley focuses on the health and care sector, giving his insights into current challenges with an eye on the future: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog
BACP responds to second NICE depression guideline consultation News Published 12 Jun 2018 BACP has put forward another robust response to the unprecedented second consultation around the NICE guideline for adults with depression.
Therapist Directory About therapy How to use our online therapist directory to search for a counsellor or psychotherapist by location, services or specialisms
Types of therapy About therapy An A-Z list of the different approaches, modalities or ways of working within counselling and psychotherapy.