Cuts to adoption support fund will harm some of the UK’s most vulnerable children News Published 5 Jun 2025 We’re urging the government to reverse their decision to cut funding
In my view Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 Some thoughts on IAPT from three practitioners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020
Influencing decision makers We work with with politicians and decision makers from all four nations to help them understand the positive changes that counselling can make to people's lives.
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
Reflecting on 5 Years Joanna Holmes reflects on five years leading BACP’s CYPF policy work, UK achievements, and her new focus on safeguarding. BACP staff blogs.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions shows deep lack of consideration for mental health News Published 25 Mar 2024 Our response to Mel Stride’s potentially damaging comments
Spring Budget ‘another lost opportunity to invest in nation’s mental health’ News Published 7 Mar 2024 Our response to Spring Budget
News and resources Journals Published 4 Mar 2024 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2024
Thousands of children to miss out on help News Published 26 Jul 2018 We strongly believe the Government response to the consultation on the Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision green paper is a missed opportunity
Leading the way Journals Published 1 Sep 2020 News and comment from BACP and the BACP CYPF division. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020