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Open article: Will mental health get the funding it needs from the new Government? Ellie Broughton reports. Therapy Today, September 2024.

'For some young people (and adults), a fear of the unknown, of not being in control and not being able to test out new situations, means they struggle with transitions'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Counselling: Too much choice 'In the counselling room, when I see a child who is not rushing to pick up an activity, or one that seems unable to make a decision, I take a step back and ask, ‘What is going on for this child?'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

'We are keen to identify training needs … and want to encourage divisional members to let us know what’s missing … we will be looking to create new ways for young people to have a voice within BACP and across the profession'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

A guide for school leaders, mental health leads and commissioners when providing or funding school-based counselling provision.

Our Children, Young People and Families lead Jo Holmes reflects on the impact of our school counselling campaign

We’ve responded to queries about therapy on the NHS

'The proposed strategy recommits to reducing the number and rates of suicide deaths in Wales, as well as establishing clearer pathways of care for people who self-harm and improving support for people bereaved by suicide.' Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.

Our new report calls for urgent investment in bespoke support for rural communities

Ethics essentials. Published November 2026. Video downloads.