Why are adult friendships so hard? News Published 29 Oct 2025 One in five therapists say they’ve seen an increase in clients talking about friendship issues
Welsh budget offers hope to mental health services News Published 10 Dec 2024 The budget includes a much-needed focus and investment to help tackle growing mental health waiting lists
Exploring relational therapists experience of communicating potential undiagnosed neurodivergence in the therapy room Research Published 13 Mar 2026 Updated 13 Mar 2026 Research by Bethan Davies
Associate Editor for Manuscript handling with Counselling and Psychotherapy Research journal Role description for an Associate Editor for Manuscript handling with Counselling and Psychotherapy Research journal.
Students Online resources exploring issues and topics that are useful to student and trainee counsellors. CPD hub+.
From the President Journals Published 1 Dec 2023 'We humans are capable of love, of joy, of immense compassion’ Therapy Today, December 2023
Holding hope and complexity: Working with looked-after children Ailsa Smith Thompson explores Holding Hope: Therapy with Looked-After Children. BACP member blogs.
FAQs about registration Answers to members' common enquiries about the BACP Register, registration and the Certificate of Proficiency
Training to become a therapist Our recommended training routes to ensure you gain the skills and experience to practise competently and safely.
Registered member to accredited member route 1: streamlined route Product For registered members who have completed a BACP accredited core training course or a BACP accredited or approved column B progression training.