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Requirements for student counsellors on adult-focused BACP accredited courses undertaking training placements with children and young people.

Helpful tips and answers to some of your common questions.

Good Practice in Action legal resource covering working with children and young people. Last reviewed August 2025. PDF download

Psychotherapist Jenny Pearson talks to Catherine Jackson about her decision to identify herself as the daughter of the teacher who abused broadcaster Nicky Campbell. Therapy Today, March 2024

Open article: Bijal Shah makes a powerful case for therapeutic literature. University and College Counselling, November 2024.

Just over a year ago, Juliette Moxham wrote an article for BACP Workplace about why she stepped back from being a headteacher of a primary school in Gloucestershire to retrain as a counsellor. Now a newly qualified counsellor, she is working with the public sector workforce and establishing her private practice. She talks to Nicola Banning about finishing her training and starting out in the profession. BACP Workplace, January 2024

Dr Cordelia Galgut reflects on the emotional impact of caring for her beloved wife, who has Alzheimer’s. She also offers suggestions to counsellors who are working with clients in similar situations. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023

How to find the right insurance cover including a special rate on your professional, public and product liability policy.

What is ADHD? What are the signs? Does ADHD affect mental health? BACP member and registered therapist Clare Patterson shares her insight and explains how counselling can help.

Our members explore the positives of being single and over 40