UK youth survey reveals a generation of ‘meh in the middle’ News Published 19 Sep 2025 Results show emotional exhaustion and disconnection in young people
Muddy waters Journals Published 30 Nov 2023 Phoebe Johnson discusses confidentiality dilemmas in her work with risky adolescents, Young People and Families, December 2023
Working in the NHS: the state of children’s services Research Published 1 Jan 2017 Updated 1 Oct 2019 Report of research conducted by BACP, the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). PDF download.
Let’s talk about sex Journals Published 24 Jan 2023 There is much to gain from discussing sexual issues in general therapy, says Jules Prentice. Therapy Today, February 2023
Tackling rise in mental health issues requires ‘bold action now’ News Published 30 Jun 2025 We’ve responded to latest NHS data on mental health
Let’s talk about race Journals Published 20 Oct 2020 An EAP in the Midlands held a CPD event on BAME experiences in the counselling field. Nicola Banning talks to Sharon McCormick, Director of The Listening Centre, and her team about what they learnt. BACP Workplace, October 2020
Our policy asks reflected in the Liberal Democrat manifesto News Published 11 Jun 2024 We’re pleased our key policy asks are included in Lib Dem manifesto
Neurodiversity and working children and young people In his blog, Callum Jones writes about his role as a Children and Young People (CYP) counsellor in school and academic settings, and how it links in with his current doctoral research. Callum also offers insight into how his neurodiversity positively impacts his work as a practitioner. BACP members blog
University and College Counselling, March 2025 Journals Published 5 Mar 2025 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.
Update on the NICE depression in adults guidelines News Published 23 Mar 2018 Further delays to the publication of the NICE guidance