Reviews Journals Published 30 Nov 2023 Personal critiques of new books for counsellors and psychotherapists working with children, young people and families. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023
Social media, sleep and young people’s mental health News Published 12 Mar 2026 Therapists share how social media use affects young people’s sleep and what you can do to help
New blueprint launched to help deliver youth mental health hubs News Published 11 Mar 2025 We support new blueprint to help Government deliver mental health hubs in the community for children and young people
How do child and adolescent counsellors and psychotherapists currently understand developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD, dyspraxia)? How do they conceptualise the emotional well-being needs of young people in this group? Research Published 21 Mar 2026 Updated 27 Mar 2026 Research by Christine Brake
Hiding and being found Journals Published 30 Nov 2023 Emma Loker suggests that hide-and-seek is a powerful resource in the counselling room which illustrates a child’s early attachments and offers opportunities for reparation. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023
Therapists’ tips for young people struggling with stress and burnout at work News Published 16 Apr 2025 Our members’ share advice for half of under 25’s who say work stress affects their mental health and sleep
Applying play therapy principles to older children and teenagers Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Clare Whitworth
Your letters Journals Published 2 Jun 2020 Letters to the editor. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2020
Schools guidance on gender questioning children Navigating gender identity in schools: A counsellor's perspective on affirmation vs. caution. BACP member blog
Mental health support team expansion will still leave ‘missing middle’ children falling through the gaps News Published 16 May 2025 We believe 730,000 children a year will still not receive adequate support