Inclusive bill to finally ban abusive conversion practices News Published 25 Jun 2026 The Government’s draft bill gives safeguards for legitimate therapy
Leading the way Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Divisional news, including updates from BACP’s CYPF Lead Jo Holmes and BACP CYPF Executive Committee chair Emma Davies. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023
BACP nominated for three Association Excellence Awards News Published 23 Jul 2024 We’ve been shortlisted for an event and two campaigns
Reflecting on 5 Years Joanna Holmes reflects on five years leading BACP’s CYPF policy work, UK achievements, and her new focus on safeguarding. BACP staff blogs.
Where can they go? A scoping review of counselling services for refugees and asylum seekers who have experienced sexual violence Research Published 6 May 2020 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Tracey Leung
Professional conduct How we uphold high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions.
Notes from Acting Chair of BACP UC and from Colleges: Experiencing significant turmoil Journals Published 1 Mar 2023 'Each new cohort of students who we welcome in September will have been affected at a different time in their emotional development...' Regular column from Mary Jones. University and College Counselling, March 2023
Action needed now to improve access to counselling and psychotherapy News Published 11 May 2026 The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is action
School counselling campaign raised in Parliament News Published 21 Oct 2020 We briefed MPs for a debate on support for children and families during the Covid-19 pandemic