Reclaiming identity after spiritual abuse Journals Published 10 Jul 2023 Open article: Gill Harvey shares the findings from her research on reframing identity after developmental spiritual abuse and religious trauma. Thresholds, July 2023
Working in private practice within the counselling professions GPiA 004 Good practice Published 31 May 2018 Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on working in private practice. Last reviewed September 2023. PDF download
Unpacking the burden of grief News Published 2 Dec 2024 Jen Mak explores unpacking the burden of grief: a guide for therapists on supporting clients through loss. BACP member blogs.
Influencing in a time of change Our BACP president Lynne Gabriel explores the impact of Labour’s historic victory on counselling and psychotherapy. BACP staff blog
Thou shalt not leave Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 Janet Wilson explores the concept of religious trauma and its impact on children’s mental health and their sense of self. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.
Working online in the counselling professions GPiA 047 Good practice Published 31 Dec 2015 Good Practice in Action fact sheet on working online in the counselling professions. Last reviewed March 2025. PDF download
Equality, diversity and inclusion within the counselling professions GPiA 063 Good practice Published 31 Dec 2016 Good Practice in Action clinical reflections for practice resource on equality and diversity. Last reviewed April 2025. PDF download
King Charles: Therapists reveal emotional impact of a new cancer diagnosis News Published 7 Feb 2024 Our members share the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis, the impact it has on families, and how therapy can help
Confidentiality in relation to children and young people News Published 20 Feb 2026 Sarah Millward explores how therapists handle confidentiality for children and young people in counselling. Guidance for parents on consent, data rights, and therapist communication. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
Counselling children and young people in schools in England, signposting to provision in Northern Ireland and Wales GPiA 002 Good practice Published 3 Nov 2025 Good Practice in Action legal resource on working with children and young people. Last reviewed November 2025. PDF download