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How do clinicians experience video games on the dynamics of transference in therapeutic work with young people? Research Published 31 Mar 2026 Updated 31 Mar 2026 Research by Catherine Ye
Bluey and the Paradoxical Theory of Change News Published 24 Sep 2024 Embracing authenticity: How Bluey illustrates the paradoxical theory of change in parenting and counselling. BACP member blogs. BACP student blogs
Choice of therapies in IAPT Research Published 1 Jan 2016 Updated 1 Oct 2019 An overview of the availability and client profile of step 3 therapies. This report looks at the level of choice within the IAPT programme and the demographic profile, diagnosis and number of sessions attended of clients accessing the different psychological therapies. PDF download.
From the Chair: A time of change Journals Published 20 Feb 2023 ‘Making strategic decisions on behalf of members can be a truly complex process.' Therapy Today, March 2023
BACP Cost of living report 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.
What are the five stages of grief? About therapy Our member Jen Mak explains the five stages of grief model and how it might help us understand how grief and loss are affecting us
Viewpoint: ‘Crisis is a process of birthing our higher and deeper potential’ Journals Published 26 Jan 2024 With conscious evolution, every crisis can become an opportunity, says Yehuda Tagar. Therapy Today, February 2024
Journey: A legacy of light Journals Published 27 Mar 2024 Nadia Saleem Syed writes about her father’s spiritual influence. Thresholds, April, 2024
Notes from the Chair of research SIG: Supporting counselling practitioners' wellbeing Journals Published 26 May 2023 'Practitioners' wellbeing is influenced by multiple factors, and shared responsibility for service and client outcomes'. Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, May 2023