School and college-based counselling in England - a joint statement News Published 9 Feb 2024 We've joined our partners Citizens UK and others to issue a joint statement for Children's Mental Health Week
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
Opinion: Matthew Leavesley and Deborah Shakespeare Journals Published 31 Mar 2023 Counsellors Matthew Leavesley and Deborah Shakespeare describe their fight for equal pay with their CBT colleagues. Therapy Today, April 2023
Research awards and grants Research Published 28 Jul 2017 Updated 13 Oct 2025 Encouraging research into counselling and psychotherapy
Scottish funding support for infant and perinatal mental health News Published 27 Jan 2023 Charities that provide counselling are among those to benefit from the support
How to create positive parent and child relationships News Published 24 Jan 2024 Our members share tips and advice on improving family relationships
‘Great result’ with proposed changes to Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill News Published 6 Jan 2026 This follows more than a year of conversations and campaigning
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.
Benefits of counselling and psychotherapy discussed in Westminster debate News Published 21 Mar 2023 We provided a briefing ahead of the discussion on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan
Empowering disabled people through inclusive therapy News Published 1 Jul 2025 Brigitte Stephenson explores the power of disability-affirmative therapy in a non-inclusive world. BACP client blogs.