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Circles of influence. Plus: Perspectives: a coach-therapist’s energy quest, Research: evidence for the effectiveness of coaching and Practice: an integrated model for navigating change

John Cowley argues that student counselling services must be delivered by trained, qualified and professionally accountable staff

Videos, FAQs and resources to support members in working with this section of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions

One in five therapists say they’ve seen an increase in clients talking about friendship issues

The budget includes a much-needed focus and investment to help tackle growing mental health waiting lists

Research by Bethan Davies

Role description for an Associate Editor for Manuscript handling with Counselling and Psychotherapy Research journal.

Online resources exploring issues and topics that are useful to student and trainee counsellors. CPD hub+.

'Anyone that describes their counselling training as easy is most likely lying. One of my best friends who I met on my training course and I used to describe the experience as the best and worst years of your life – the sentiment is still true to this today.' A conversation with Safaa Ramadan. University and College Counselling, March 2024

BACP offers bursaries for the 2026 Research Conference, covering fees and travel to support early career researchers, trainees and people with lived experience.