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'There is a deeply unhelpful myth that counselling consists of nice people saying kind things to sad people'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024

Poster presentation by Callum Jones.

Our Children, Young People and Families Lead, Our Children, Young People and Families Lead, Jo Holmes reports on the manifesto planning in the run up to a general election. BACP staff blog

Open article: Emily Alter explores the role of social media in young people’s self-diagnosis, and as a gateway to therapy. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2025.

Joy Stewart explains the importance of talking to younger children about race and racism. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2020

Emmanuelle Smith examines the Sky Atlantic drama through a psychotherapeutic lens. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2020

Personal critiques of new books for counsellors and psychotherapists working with children, young people and families. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Online resources exploring working with older people in the counselling environment. CPD hub+.

Sue Steer shares the ways she uses both traditional and creative methods to help children tell their stories. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.

Jennifer Pitt explores the relationship between food and mood in young people, as well as the therapist’s role in raising awareness about healthy eating. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020