Dementia: caring for the couple Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 Open article: Andrew Balfour describes an intervention that recognises the importance of relationships and of working not only with people with dementia but also their partners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024 Journals Published 26 Apr 2024 How music heals. Plus... Body dysmorphia: Exploring the client's underlying feelings of shame... Transgender lives: Is hostility creeping into the therapy room?... Risk awareness: The impact of social media on our mental health
BACP's five year strategy News Published 22 May 2023 Our strategy includes six objectives to support members and change the lives of more people and communities
Struggling with the pressures of parenting? The experts share why parenting is so hard right now and their tips on how to cope News Published 27 Jan 2025 Ahead of Parent Mental Health Day, our therapists share what you can do to make it easier and more enjoyable.
A fair, inclusive and diverse profession. News Published 12 Feb 2025 BACP’s Senior Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Lead, Aseia Rafique shares more about the importance of EDI at BACP and the ways in which we’re working towards further developing a fair, inclusive and diverse profession. BACP staff blogs.
Respect resources Videos, FAQs and resources to support members in working with this section of the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
Men’s attitudes to therapy – and how they differ to women’s News Published 11 Jun 2025 Our latest Public Perceptions Survey gives a glimpse into men and women’s thoughts on and experiences of therapy
Review into mental health demand and diagnoses ‘an opportunity to prompt action’ News Published 5 Dec 2025 We’ve responded to Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s announcement
Promoting members and counselling at major wellbeing conference Journals Published 11 Mar 2024 BACP takes centre stage at Health and Wellbeing at Work event to shape workplace culture, safety, health and wellbeing. BACP staff blogs
Exploring the interconnectedness of humans and the land Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 Exploring Therapeutic Land Relationships: A Journey from Walk and Talk Therapy to Reconnecting Humans with Nature. University and College Counselling, November 2023