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There's no stronger evidence that counselling changes lives than those whose lives have been turned around. Here's your stories of how therapy has helped you.

We’re pleased some of our key policy asks are included, but gaps are likely to remain in services

When time is of the essence: Working at relational depth in short-term therapy... Extremist ideas: Navigating misogyny in the room... Professional development: The restorative power of nature... Setting up from scratch: Profile of an FE head of service. University and College Counselling, November 2025.

Open article: Emmy van Deurzen offers an existential perspective on trauma and posttraumatic growth. Thresholds, April 2025.

Our members’ share advice for half of under 25’s who say work stress affects their mental health and sleep

A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2023

Open article: Tori Ufondu explains why all good talking therapy is a form of energy work. Therapy Today, October 2025.

Responses will give us a fuller picture of young people’s views on mental health support

Therapists must be wary of pressing their point of view about what’s going on in someone’s life in ways that could be experienced… as overbearing…' Regular column by Sarah Van Gogh. Private Practice, June 2023

Unhidden: understanding autism in young adult women and girls. Providing autistic females with positive experiences of therapy can be life-saving... Plus: What’s in a name?... Supporting young trans minds... Confessions of a reluctant networker... A fine balance. BACP Children, Young People & Familes, June 2026.