Children should not have to reach crisis point before they can get mental health support News Published 2 Sep 2026 Our response to new figures showing a 36% rise in mental health-related A&E attendances among children and young people
Research awards and grants Research Published 28 Jul 2017 Updated 1 Sep 2026 Encouraging research into counselling and psychotherapy
From the frontline: Living in hard times Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 'An open-mindedness can lead to breakthroughs in the therapeutic space’. Regular column from Dawn Estefan. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
The big issue: The silent fight Journals Published 20 Aug 2025 Open article: Lucy McDonald investigates how therapists can support the rising numbers living with chronic illness. Therapy Today, September 2025.
The big issue: Is working with psychedelics the future of therapy? Journals Published 6 Jun 2023 Open article: With growing research into their effectiveness, could psychedelics provide an answer to the overuse of antidepressants? asks Catherine Jackson. Therapy Today, July/August 2023
Good research practice Research Published 23 Jun 2021 Updated 11 Jul 2024 A suite of presentations, panel discussions and member experience interviews to help you understand, undertake and use research to inform your practice.
Additional funding announced for early support mental health hubs News Published 27 Feb 2024 Government commits to another £3 million for hubs for young people
Schools guidance on gender questioning children Navigating gender identity in schools: A counsellor's perspective on affirmation vs. caution. BACP member blog
Early intervention key to helping young people who are out of work and education News Published 29 May 2026 Our response to Alan Milburn’s findings on young people not in employment, education or training