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A showcase of recent research projects in counselling and psychotherapy. BACP International Research Conference 2026

In collaboration with York St John University (YSJU) we're offering a full-time PhD studentship on An exploration and evaluation of Routine Outcome Measurement use in clinical/therapeutic practice.

A report by Unite Students, in collaboration with Freya Selman from the Bristol University Neurodiversity Society, highlights the need for action around neurodiversity. University and College Counselling, May 2023

Training: 'Large cohorts offer richer diversity in terms of age, class, race, ethnicity, experience and personality type. Students might range in age from 20s to 70s, with all that this implies in terms of life experience and outlook.' BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Healing the healers: How can we best support NHS staff under pressure?... plus... Considering diversity from a new perspective... How unconscious dynamics manifest online... When self-disclosure is best practice... Reparenting the wounded inner child

News and resources from the BACP Research team. Therapy Today, February 2024

‘My role is to facilitate the decision-making process in a judgment-free, compassionate way'. Therapy Today, December 2023

Natasha Mulvihill shares the faith-related findings from her interviews with individuals who have experienced coercive control. Thresholds, April 2024

Our new scheme aims to encourage underrepresented groups into the counselling and psychotherapy professions by providing financial support for training

Our member Dee Johnson explains how the humanistic approach works and what it can help with