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We talk to children and young people’s therapist and trainer, Pete English, about the things that inspire him. Thresholds, July 2023

Aleesha Khan urges us to address political dimensions of children’s lives in counselling to contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

A narrative review summarising the current literature on psychological therapy for children with LTCs, focusing on multiple LTCs, asthma, diabetes,  myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). PDF download.

"There has always been concern that the cost of training precludes many good candidates from becoming counsellors. Efforts to make the profession more inclusive have long been jeopardised by this." Regular column from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

"It is paramount that supervision feels safe enough for supervisees to explore the roles they play in their own families and any intergenerational trauma." Regular column from Ryan Lowe. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2020

Analysing the experiences of characters in films can help clients and trainees explore difficult themes, say Jenny Hamilton and Helen Kemp. Therapy Today, February 2024

Sophia Friedrich shares how, in her experience, being part of the integrated local authority offer makes school counselling better for everyone. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Mike Moss shares his work with Normal, an adolescent on the road towards self-actualisation, and describes the use of music in therapy. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020

Dementia: caring for the couple. Plus... Alzheimer's and loss: A personal perspective on the emotional impact of dementia... Acting out: How drama workshops support people with young-onset dementia... Up the garden path: Gardening can have a positive effect on our mental wellbeing.

Journal archive and other resources for BACP CYPF members.