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'We are keen to identify training needs … and want to encourage divisional members to let us know what’s missing … we will be looking to create new ways for young people to have a voice within BACP and across the profession'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

We’re urging the government to reverse their decision to cut funding

Open article: What’s behind the rise in children not attending school, and how can therapists help? asks Heidi Scrimgeour. Therapy Today, June 2025.

Training: 'Large cohorts offer richer diversity in terms of age, class, race, ethnicity, experience and personality type. Students might range in age from 20s to 70s, with all that this implies in terms of life experience and outlook.' BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

A new study suggests goal setting could help more young people stay engaged with school counselling

Our latest Public Perceptions Survey shows more people are accessing therapy, finding it helpful and would recommend it.

Loneliness affects 16 to 25-year-old’s mental health more than any other age group

Aleesha Khan urges us to address political dimensions of children’s lives in counselling to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Our response to Government’s new National Youth Strategy

Sophia Friedrich shares how, in her experience, being part of the integrated local authority offer makes school counselling better for everyone. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023