Leading the way Journals Published 30 Nov 2023 Divisional news, including updates from BACP’s CYPF Lead Jo Holmes and BACP CYPF Executive Committee Chair Emma Davies. December 2023
Therapists’ Experience of Identifying Signs of Burnout in Themselves Research Published 28 Apr 2025 Updated 5 May 2026 Poster presentation by Iris Osk Gudsteinsdottir.
News Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
Memorandum of understanding on conversion therapy in the UK The MOU (Memorandum of understanding) is a joint document signed by over 25 health, counselling and psychotherapy organsations which aims to end the practice of conversion therapy in the UK. PDF download
World Mental Health Day – our joint statement News Published 10 Oct 2024 We’ve joined with other counselling and mental health organisations to issue a joint statement in support of NHS staff for World Mental Health Day
School counselling funding announced by Brighton council News Published 8 Feb 2024 Our campaign led to council support for counselling funding in 10 local secondary schools
Mental health support for jurors News Published 19 May 2026 New evaluation highlights need for improved access to therapy and ongoing support for jurors
Improved access to therapy support for abuse survivors News Published 17 Dec 2025 This should end the postcode lottery for some people trying to access life-changing counselling
Holding hope and complexity: Working with looked-after children Ailsa Smith Thompson explores Holding Hope: Therapy with Looked-After Children. BACP member blogs.
Call for investment in crucial early intervention as suicide rates reach highest level in 20 years News Published 30 Aug 2024 We’re urging the government to recognise that access to psychological therapies is a crucial part of suicide prevention