Fantastic opportunity as MPs debate school-based counselling News Published 3 Nov 2021 We’re campaigning for a paid counsellor to be in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England
National census ‘shines a light’ on mental health funding neglect in schools News Published 11 Sep 2025 Our response to Children’s Commissioner’s landmark census of school leaders in England
Research conference archive Research Published 18 Dec 2017 Updated 21 Jan 2026 Information from previous BACP research conferences
Professional conduct How we uphold high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions.
News Journals Published 1 Sep 2020 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020
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.
How you can support our school counselling campaign News Published 11 Sep 2020 Sue Pattison and Maggie Robson, joint Chairs of BACP Children, Young People and Families division, ask you to support our campaign for a paid counsellor in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England
Talking about suicide risk with clients in the counselling professions GPiA 042 About therapy Good Practice in Action fact sheet on suicide. Last reviewed August 2024. PDF download
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
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