Rural communities’ mental health ‘neglected’ News Published 29 May 2024 Our new report calls for urgent investment in bespoke support for rural communities
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News and resources Journals Published 4 Mar 2024 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2024
Exploring suicidal risk with clients GPiA EL002 Good practice Published 21 Dec 2021 Develop your confidence in working with suicidal clients by exploring risk of suicide through dialogue. A video resource linked to Good Practice in Action fact sheet 042.
Opinion: Has school counselling lost its voice? Journals Published 1 Nov 2023 Counselling is fighting to hold onto its place in school-based mental health initiatives, says Marilyn McGowan. Therapy Today, November 2023
The United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK-GDPR) – amendments, legal principles and practice notes for the counselling professions GPiA 105 Good practice Published 31 Jul 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource on GDPR, record keeping and confidentiality. Last reviewed May 2026. PDF download
In touch with your BACP Journals Published 20 Oct 2023 BACP Healthcare news and resources. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2023.
The psychological treatment of armed forces personnel and veterans News Published 18 Jun 2026 Joseph Ryan examines the desirable qualities in a therapist who treats members of the armed forces and veterans, or their families. BACP member blogs.
Supporting students in school Journals Published 31 Aug 2023 Linda-Jayne Elliott argues that building an alliance with the family is crucial when offering counselling to children with special educational needs. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023
Suicide prevention resources A compilation of suicide-related presentations, articles and good practice resources for members.