Help children to thrive not just survive News Published 5 Jan 2021 Lisa Holley asks for counsellors to have the opportunity to be able to help children process and understand their changing lives
The powerful momentum of a united voice calling for school counselling investment News Published 1 Oct 2020 Our Children, Young People and Families lead Jo Holmes reflects on the impact of our school counselling campaign
How to talk to your young child about Halloween News Published 24 Oct 2024 Our members give tips for parents about how to explain Halloween to young children
Three in four therapists see rise in children with more complex issues News Published 3 Feb 2025 Our poll reveals more children are presenting with ‘more complex issues’
BACP's commitment to trans, non-binary and gender-questioning people News Published 24 Jun 2026 We’re committed to being a fully inclusive organisation for transgender (trans), non-binary, and gender questioning people (TNBGQ), across our roles as an employer, membership body and charity.
Valuing the costs of sessional work and ensuring counsellors get paid accordingly News Published 20 May 2024 Our Children, Young People and Families Lead, Jo Holmes discusses the TAC platform's impact on expanding employment opportunities for BACP members and reaching vulnerable populations in diverse settings. BACP staff blog
Nova Scotia News Published 18 Feb 2026 A reflection on turning PhD research into real-world impact through an international consensus meeting on goal‑based practice with young people.
Young people turning to AI as loneliness takes toll on mental health News Published 3 Jul 2026 Almost half of young adults use AI instead of reaching out to a real person about their mental health, says our survey
New research shows multiple benefits of school counselling News Published 29 Jan 2025 New studies highlight benefits of on-site counselling for secondary school students and school staff
School counselling campaign raised in Parliament News Published 21 Oct 2020 We briefed MPs for a debate on support for children and families during the Covid-19 pandemic