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
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
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
Why we engage across the political spectrum News Published 8 Sep 2026 Ben Kay looks at our work with political parties across Britain. 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
Research conference archive Research Published 18 Dec 2017 Updated 28 Aug 2026 Information from previous BACP research conferences
Professional conduct How we uphold high standards of proficiency and ethical practice within the counselling professions.
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.
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