Chancellor’s Autumn Statement is a good start for improving the mental health of the nation News Published 31 Oct 2024 We welcome the Budget’s much needed investment in public services but we're concerned about the impact on third sector organisations
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
BACP welcomes three new Vice Presidents News Published 28 Nov 2025 Our new Vice Presidents bring extensive experience in counselling, psychotherapy, equality, and public policy
New research shows multiple benefits of school counselling News Published 29 Jan 2025 New studies highlight benefits of on-site counselling for secondary school students and school staff
The cost-of-living challenges faced by community-based organisations News Published 22 May 2024 Jeremy Bacon focuses on the challenges of community-based counselling services amid cost-of-living crisis: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog
Dementia: caring for the couple Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 Open article: Andrew Balfour describes an intervention that recognises the importance of relationships and of working not only with people with dementia but also their partners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
Experience: In pursuit of belonging Journals Published 23 May 2025 Open article: Denise Devenish describes how confronting her mixed heritage shifted her approach to cultural competence as a person-centred therapist. Therapy Today, June 2025.
Employment In the context of a challenging employment market, driving growth in paid opportunities and bringing employers closer to our professions is a key priority for BACP.
Senedd election 2026 Policy Published 23 Mar 2026 Updated 22 Apr 2026 Invest to unlock: mobilising Wales’s counselling and psychotherapy workforce to address unmet need during the Senedd Election 2026.