Struggling with the pressures of parenting? The experts share why parenting is so hard right now and their tips on how to cope News Published 27 Jan 2025 Ahead of Parent Mental Health Day, our therapists share what you can do to make it easier and more enjoyable.
What does grief feel like? - the unexpected experiences of grief News Published 29 Aug 2025 Bereavement counsellors and therapists have shared how grief can impact people in different and surprising ways
A study exploring the impact of continuing professional development (CPD) activity on the practice of higher education (HE) based therapists Research Published 6 May 2020 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Afra Turner
Exploring the ‘felt sense’ of placelessness: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of How Counsellors Negotiate Bêcihî (the 'felt sense' of placelessness) within their Professional Identity and Practice. Research Published 15 Apr 2026 Updated 15 Apr 2026 Research by Mehmet Sercan Erbecer
Thinking about endings News Published 30 May 2025 Sarah Millward explains why the ending of the therapeutic relationship between counselling and client is so critical. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
New ideas: Helping new stories take root Journals Published 21 Feb 2024 Creating a tree of life can offer a creative and collaborative approach to reshaping a personal narrative, says Julie Devonald. Therapy Today, March 2024
Call for investment in crucial early intervention as suicide rates reach highest level in 20 years News Published 30 Aug 2024 We’re urging the government to recognise that access to psychological therapies is a crucial part of suicide prevention
Road trip to recovery Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 Open article: Marilyn McGowan considers the benefits of radio-controlled cars in counselling with boys who have experienced trauma. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions The Ethical Framework sets out the expected ethical principles, values and good practice standards for BACP members. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership..
BACP Research Grants 2023 Research Published 4 Feb 2025 Updated 18 Mar 2025 Details of the research projects now being undertaken by the recipients of BACP's grants in 2023