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Self-harm can take many forms and is often a way of coping with overwhelming emotions and feelings. Our member Natalie Phillips explains what self-harm is and how counselling can help.

Guidelines for members on the interview process

Online resources exploring spirituality and counselling. CPD hub+.

For counsellors and psychotherapists working with children and young people. The quarterly professional journal of BACP Children, Young People and Families division.

We’re urging the next Government to adopt policies that promote and enhance mental wellbeing, removing barriers to accessing mental health services

We want to ensure the role represents all areas of mental health, including counselling and psychotherapy

‘The message we are sending to the Government is that it’s vital that this new strategy gets to grips with the growing demand for mental health support across the country...' Regular column from Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023

"There has always been concern that the cost of training precludes many good candidates from becoming counsellors. Efforts to make the profession more inclusive have long been jeopardised by this." Regular column from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

What is anger? When is anger a problem? How can counselling help with anger management? Our member Paul Mollitt explains.

What is depression? What can you do if you're feeling depressed? BACP member Jackie Rogers explains how counselling can help.