Confidentiality in relation to children and young people News Published 21 Feb 2025 Sarah Millward explores how therapists handle confidentiality for children and young people in counselling. Guidance for parents on consent, data rights, and therapist communication. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
In the experiences of violent male clients did counselling and psychotherapy facilitate their understanding and alter their expression of anger and aggression Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Shinette Brown, Laura Fontanet, Pedro Magalhães Lino, Johnny Scratchley and Rahim Nas
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To retire or not to retire: what are the factors that influence older therapists in their decision-making about their futures? Research Published 6 May 2026 Updated 6 May 2026 Research by Marion Jay
Mental health services not included in Northern Ireland spending priorities News Published 7 Mar 2025 We’re disappointed that the NI Executive's new spending priorities don't include mental health services
Therapeutic interventions - what complaints tell us This resource considers some of the complaints we've received around therapeutic interventions and explores their implications for practice
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Research resources Research Published 28 Jul 2017 Updated 18 Jul 2025 Resources to inform your practice, help you undertake research and update you on our research activities.
Workplace, April 2026 Journals Published 7 Apr 2026 AI at work: Am I still needed? Also in this issue: The interview: My workplace // Research: The hidden cost of embitterment at work // Practice: Teaching: signposting skills // The impact of AI on people at work. BACP Workplace, April 2026.
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