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"... a fantastic opportunity to give your views on how counselling and psychotherapy fit within the NHS". Regular column by Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2020

Dr Andrew Reeves introduces our campaign on the 'Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision' green paper

Poster presentation by Iris Osk Gudsteinsdottir.

NHS Digital data shows alarming increase in number of children and young people waiting for therapy

New figures underline importance of our school counselling campaign, says our CYPF Lead

An overview of the availability and client profile of step 3 therapies. This report looks at the level of choice within the IAPT programme and the demographic profile, diagnosis and number of sessions attended of clients accessing the different psychological therapies. PDF download.

Research report summarising the findings of a survey of BACP members' awareness and understanding of FGM, examples of best therapeutic practice when working with survivors of FGM and training needs. PDF download

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

Divisional news, including updates from BACP’s CYPF Lead Jo Holmes and BACP CYPF Executive Committee chair Emma Davies. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023