Considering the ethical principles of self-care and fitness to practice when working with trauma Janice Thomas explores how self-care is a vital part of our ethical character as practitioners. Video resource.
Our main policy asks included in Northern Ireland party manifestos News Published 28 Jun 2024 Four of our five General Election policies have been reflected in Northern Ireland party manifestos published this week
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
The impact of clinical supervision on counsellors and therapists, their practice and their clients Research Published 1 Jan 2007 Updated 1 Oct 2019 A systematic review of the literature published since 1980. PDF download.
Why are adult friendships so hard? News Published 29 Oct 2025 One in five therapists say they’ve seen an increase in clients talking about friendship issues
Analyse me: John Witney Journals Published 21 Feb 2024 'In 2002 I spent 28 days in rehab for alcohol addiction. The counsellors and the counselling that I experienced there changed my life. I have now been in recovery for more than 21 years'. Therapy Today, March 2024
Apply for a collaborative PhD studentship News Published 28 Jun 2024 In collaboration with York St John University (YSJU) we're offering a full-time PhD studentship on An exploration and evaluation of Routine Outcome Measurement use in clinical/therapeutic practice.
Exploring the ‘felt sense’ of placelessness: A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of How Counsellors Negotiate Bêcihî (the 'felt sense' of placelessness) within their Professional Identity and Practice. Research Published 15 Apr 2026 Updated 15 Apr 2026 Research by Mehmet Sercan Erbecer
The wounded healer The wounded healer: How personal pain shapes compassionate practice. BACP member blogs.
Building an appropriate relationship resources Videos, FAQs and resources to support members in working with this section of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions