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
Good Practice in Action resources Good practice Published 1 Aug 2017 Supplementary resources, based on current research and evidence, to help you implement the Ethical Framework in your practice. Include commonly asked questions, fact sheets, legal resources and research overviews.
Influencing in a time of change Our BACP president Lynne Gabriel explores the impact of Labour’s historic victory on counselling and psychotherapy. BACP staff blog
BACP welcomes three new Vice Presidents News Published 28 Nov 2025 Our new Vice Presidents bring extensive experience in counselling, psychotherapy, equality, and public policy
Working with adoption law within the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 003 Good practice Published 31 Jan 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource covering working with children and young people. Last reviewed January 2026. PDF download
Safeguarding children and young people within the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 031 Good practice Published 31 Jan 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource covering working with children and young people. Last reviewed July 2026. PDF download
News Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.
How to complain about a BACP member What to do if you want to make a complaint about poor or unethical practice by your therapist
BACP news Journals Published 15 Mar 2023 Catch up with the latest BACP news and resources. Private Practice, March 2023