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The importance of research News Published 19 Jul 2023 Our new President, Professor Lynne Gabriel OBE, has spoken about the important role that research plays in supporting BACP and our members
Research resource support Research Published 15 May 2023 Updated 19 May 2023 Our range of non-monetary and in-kind resources are available for projects to support collaborative research
Coaching Today, October 2024 Good practice Published 30 Oct 2024 The ethics of coaching: Where do we stand? Plus... Coaching in the workplace revolution... ‘Superwise’: the integrated supervisor... Get ready for digital: optimising your practice. Coaching Today, October 2024
Notes from HUCS Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 Jane Harris explores the evolution of outcome measurement in therapy practice and higher education mental health services. University and College Counselling, November 2023
Supervision Journals Published 30 Nov 2023 Supervision: Just listening 'Once the misconception of ‘just’ [in just listening] has been identified, listening skills are often strengthened'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023
Honest and curious Journals Published 30 Nov 2023 Kate Saunders shares the ways that being honest and curious about sex can open up conversations in the counselling room. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023
NHS counsellors: undervalued, under pressure and underpaid Journals Published 24 Apr 2020 Gemma Ryan reports on research based on a BACP survey of members’ experiences of working in the NHS. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2020
Private Practice, December 2025 Journals Published 10 Dec 2025 How will you navigate your journey through private practice? BACP Private Practice Conference 2025 special issue. Plus.... Doubt in the chair... Endings as thresholds... Preparing for the unexpected. Private Practice, December 2025.
Third sector: Let's talk about communication Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 In his regular column Toby Sweet talks about his experiences of a staff conference. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020