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A quality standard for experienced, independent practitioners who can demonstrate high standards of competent and ethical practice aligned with BACP's Ethical Framework and column C of the SCoPEd framework.

Open article: Hayley Graham makes the claim that providing autistic females with positive experiences of therapy can be lifesaving. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2026.

Another trick on the wall: Climbing for wellbeing... Bouldering therapy: Developments from Cumbria... Early maladaptive schemas: Links with depression and anxiety... Student placements: When theory meets practice... Student Minds: University Mental Health Charter. University and College Counselling, March 2025.

Matthew Geary uses a spiritual analogy to reflect upon client and counsellor attitudes in counselling. Thresholds, July 2023

Poster presentation by Fiona Desai, Ros Moseley, Fawzia Sneed and Primrose Barrett

Our Public Perceptions Survey found nearly one in three young adults have sought help from a therapist

Our new Vice Presidents bring extensive experience in counselling, psychotherapy, equality, and public policy

We’ve responded to latest NHS data on mental health

Nathaniel G. Oke on the barriers, stigma, and healing journeys of Black men in therapy. BACP member blogs.

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