Are you a compulsive helper? Journals Published 20 Jan 2023 Some people feel such a strong compulsion to help others that they are unable to acknowledge their own needs. Jess Baker and Rod Vincent call it super-helper syndrome – and therapists are particularly prone. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023
Improving access to therapy for the elderly Journals Published 24 Apr 2020 Elderly people with chronic physical conditions often find it hard to access mental health services. Idyli Kamaterou reports on a pilot project to offer CBT to older adults. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2020
"When it comes to mental health, there must be no compromise" News Published 23 Oct 2018 John Cowley argues that student counselling services must be delivered by trained, qualified and professionally accountable staff
Research awards and grants Research Published 28 Jul 2017 Updated 13 Oct 2025 Encouraging research into counselling and psychotherapy
Registered membership to senior accredited membership route 3 – from February 2026 For registered members who haven’t completed a BACP accredited core training course or a BACP accredited or approved column B and C progression training course.
Approved progression qualification: SCoPEd framework column C competences For awarding organisations who have designed a qualification that enables students to gain competences aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.
The big issue: Time to dump the ‘dustbin diagnosis’? Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Ellie Broughton asks whether a borderline personality disorder diagnosis prevents clients and especially women from getting the help they really need. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
Supporting students in school Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Linda-Jayne Elliott argues that building an alliance with the family is crucial when offering counselling to children with special educational needs. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023