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
Valuing the costs of sessional work and ensuring counsellors get paid accordingly News Published 20 May 2024 Our Children, Young People and Families Lead, Jo Holmes discusses the TAC platform's impact on expanding employment opportunities for BACP members and reaching vulnerable populations in diverse settings. BACP staff blog
Mental health support for jurors News Published 19 May 2026 New evaluation highlights need for improved access to therapy and ongoing support for jurors
The powerful momentum of a united voice calling for school counselling investment News Published 1 Oct 2020 Our Children, Young People and Families lead Jo Holmes reflects on the impact of our school counselling campaign
Children’s Mental Health Week: Using our voice to support young people in need News Published 5 Feb 2024 Our call for action on school counselling, in a year where a General Election is expected
Three in four therapists see rise in children with more complex issues News Published 3 Feb 2025 Our poll reveals more children are presenting with ‘more complex issues’
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.
The big issue: In your corner Good practice Published 20 Mar 2026 Open article: Sam Delaney investigates how well our profession serves those at highest risk of suicide - midlife working-class men. Therapy Today, April 2026.
Viewpoint: Getting on with our lives Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 'It takes courage to dare to be your real self’ Regular column from Judy Stafford. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023