Concerns about another’s fitness to practise Our ethics consultant Stephen Hitchcock discusses what to do if you have concerns over another counsellor's behaviour.
When courage is required as a supervisor Our ethics consultant Stephen Hitchcock shares some thoughts about supervisors’ responsibility and accountability
Paying closer attention to our own self-care Our ethics consultant Stephen Hitchcock discusses how supervisors should be more aware of their own self-care.
Enabling conversations with clients taking or withdrawing from prescribed psychiatric drugs Guidance was facilitated by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for prescribed Drug Dependence (APPG for PDD) in the last parliament by bringing together the main professional bodies representing psychological therapists in the UK, with key academics and professionals. PDF download
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.
Counselling and psychological therapy for children with long-term medical conditions (LTCs) Research Published 30 Apr 2015 Updated 1 Oct 2019 A narrative review summarising the current literature on psychological therapy for children with LTCs, focusing on multiple LTCs, asthma, diabetes, myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). PDF download.
The experiences of counselling and psychotherapy from the perspective of carers of people with dementia Research Published 30 Nov 2012 Updated 1 Oct 2019 An exploration of client views and processes of change. This study presents six case studies looking at the everyday experiences, expectations and experiences of therapy, and the impact of therapy on the lives of carers of people with dementia. PDF download.
Counselling professionals' awareness and understanding of Female Genital Mutilation Research Published 1 Jan 2016 Updated 1 Oct 2019 Research report summarising the findings of a survey of BACP members' awareness and understanding of FGM, examples of best therapeutic practice when working with survivors of FGM and training needs. PDF download
The impact of clinical supervision on counsellors and therapists, their practice and their clients Research Published 1 Jan 2007 Updated 1 Oct 2019 A systematic review of the literature published since 1980. PDF download.
Mental health provision in women’s community services Research Published 1 Jan 2014 Updated 1 Oct 2019 This study aims to provide a comprehensive overview of psychological interventions within women's centres to identify any areas for development in services and to increase awareness of the needs of women who access them. PDF download.