Holding up the Virtual Mirror: Therapists’ experiences of seeing themselves in online sessions Research Published 21 Jan 2026 Updated 23 Jan 2026 Research by Shanta Hamelijnck
'A perfect storm' - therapists reflect on reasons for rise in mental health issues News Published 4 Jul 2025 Our members reflect on latest NHS data
‘Infantasising’ students at risk of suicide, or time for a new duty of care in HE? Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 Open article: Peter Jenkins assesses the arguments for and against universities adopting an extended duty of care. University and College Counselling, November 2023
Empathy-Based Stress in Counselling Practice: A Constructivist Grounded Theory Study Research Published 16 Jan 2026 Updated 20 Jan 2026 Research by Elzbieta Malogoska
How do therapists make sense of their crying in the therapeutic relationship? Research Published 6 Jan 2026 Updated 20 Jan 2026 Research by Kate Hassall
Share your views on counselling and psychotherapy in the NHS, including coronavirus response News Published 7 Apr 2020 Have your say as part of NHS England’s Psychological Professions into Action campaign
How are social determinants of mental health addressed in therapy: A systematic review Research Published 26 Apr 2023 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Naomi Pauling
Securing opportunities for counselling in the brave new world of devolved healthcare BACP's Chief Executive Officer, Anna Daroy, sets out our important work to engage with 42 new integrated health systems. BACP policy blogs
An Autoethnographic and Interpretive exploration of Trainees’ experiences of the negative impact of mandatory counselling in training Research Published 13 Feb 2026 Updated 13 Feb 2026 Research by Mish Cunningham
Ethical guidelines for research in the counselling professions Research Published 11 Jul 2018 Updated 28 Feb 2019 Guidelines to promote and inform good research practice. PDF download