NHS counsellors: undervalued, under pressure and underpaid Journals Published 24 Apr 2020 Gemma Ryan reports on research based on a BACP survey of members’ experiences of working in the NHS. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2020
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
News Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023
News Journals Published 2 Jun 2020 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2020
World Alzheimer's Day: Our warning that older dementia patients are missing out on vital talking therapies News Published 21 Sep 2023 Jeremy Bacon, our Third Sector Lead, has spoken about how dementia patients aren't accessing therapy that could help them
A journey from listener to author, coach, and multi-dimensional therapist News Published 15 Jan 2024 Beyond counseling: Aisha Gordon-Hiles' journey from therapy to coaching, writing, and advocacy. BACP member blogs