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Our survey shows that student stress is on the rise.

The Government must act now and invest in a school and community-based counselling for children and young people

‘The trajectory of the counselling professions is constantly being directed by political influences’ Therapy Today, May 2024

We’re urging the next Government to adopt policies that promote and enhance mental wellbeing, removing barriers to accessing mental health services

Our Children, Young People and Families Lead responds to new report with renewed call for school counselling

'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

Rachel Johnston is a BACP accredited counsellor working in GP surgeries and private practice. She is also Director of Connect2Counselling in Belfast. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020

BACP’s Four Nations Lead, Steve Mulligan, talks about the work we're doing for students in Scotland. BACP policy blogs