New Government funding for early intervention mental health hubs for children and young people Funded counselling provision will be part of this offer
Exploration of personality traits and compassion in volunteer mental health workers Research Published 21 Oct 2025 Updated 22 Jan 2026 Research by Karl Mitchell
Seven steps to a better student mental health service Journals Published 4 Mar 2024 'You’ll be fine-tuning this for the rest of your service’s lifetime!' University and College Counselling, March 2024
Distinctions and visibilities Journals Published 24 May 2024 Open article: Dr Heather Sutherland shares a personal reflection on ‘mental health’ as a labelled issue of concern in UK higher education institutions. University and College Counselling, May 2024.
10 ways to stop thinking you're not ‘good enough’ News Published 18 Jun 2024 Our experts share top tips on how to break negative thinking
Self-esteem and relationships News Published 20 May 2024 Sandra Stein highlights the power of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Offering practical tools for nurturing self-esteem. BACP member blogs
Safe working in the context of the counselling professions GPiA 106 Good practice Published 31 Dec 2016 Good Practice in Action clinical reflections for practice resource. Last reviewed November 2024. PDF download
MPs launch inquiry into children and young people’s mental health services News Published 1 Feb 2021 We’ll be submitting evidence to the inquiry about the need for a counsellor in every school
On the couch with Rebecca Fox Journals Published 20 Jan 2023 Rebecca talks about making a difference, her dogs and Dolly Parton. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023
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