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 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
Employment opportunities for counsellors as part of nationwide schools mental health project News Published 12 Jul 2019 The four-year scheme is being led by the Anna Freud Centre
Children and young people's mental health News Published 19 Jan 2018 Our response to the 'Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision' green paper
Member hopes MBE will help raise the profile of mental health News Published 21 Mar 2022 Hardip Lawana says "it will be a pleasure to meet a royal" when he receives his award
Age should not be a barrier to treatment News Published 8 Jan 2020 Our member Debbie Coombs says it needs to be easier for older people to access counselling as we back Age UK's new campaign
Scotland’s school counselling commitment on track Journals Published 17 Sep 2020 The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills offered reassurance after concerns were raised
BACP welcomes Children’s Commissioner for England’s call for counsellor in every school News Published 22 Nov 2018 We agree with Anne Longfield that school counsellors should be part of the NHS’s 10-year plan
Good Practice in Action resources Good practice Published 1 Aug 2017 Supplementary resources, based on current research and evidence, to help you implement the Ethical Framework in your practice. Include commonly asked questions, fact sheets, legal resources and research overviews.
Responding to the mental health needs of life with kidney disease News Published 18 May 2023 Our Third Sector Lead Jeremy Bacon discusses the importance of psychological support for people with long-term physical health issues