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In The Gift of Sensitivity – The extraordinary power of emotional engagement in life and work, author and advocate for human emotional potential, Elena Amber offers new perspectives on what it means to be a human in an age of AI. She talks to Nicola Banning about her research, how she came to write her book, and why the world needs our hidden gifts of sensitivity more than ever. BACP Workplace, April 2024.

A central pillar of our campaign work has been to better understand the negative mental health impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis on our members, counselling services, clients and the wider population.

Our thoughts following the announcement of the Scottish Government's draft budget for 2025-26

Good Practice in Action fact sheet on ethical decision making. Last reviewed September 2024. PDF download

Research by Shirley Lixenberg

Open article: Dr Heather Sutherland shares a personal reflection on ‘mental health’ as a labelled issue of concern in UK higher education institutions. University and College Counselling, May 2024.

Our new report calls for urgent investment in bespoke support for rural communities

Open article: ‘Therapy made me a better dad and husband’. Therapy Today, June 2026.

Open article: Catherine Jackson explores what the person-centred approach has to offer clients and therapists today. Therapy Today, June 2024