Increase in counsellors and psychotherapists working in NHS, new data reveals News Published 9 May 2025 The figures are ‘encouraging’ but need to be treated with some caution
Grant-funding supports improved access to counselling News Published 27 Nov 2024 We’re funding our members to deliver projects to improve access to counselling for people from marginalised and racialised community backgrounds.
It’s vital employers create the right conditions for a healthy working environment News Published 4 Mar 2025 We’re talking to employers about counselling and mental health at a major national conference
Why are men still trying to work it out alone? News Published 1 Jul 2026 Why are men less likely to seek therapy? The hidden barriers to men’s mental health support. BACP member blogs.
The big issue: Time to dump the ‘dustbin diagnosis’? Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Ellie Broughton asks whether a borderline personality disorder diagnosis prevents clients and especially women from getting the help they really need. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
On the couch with Uma Thomas Journals Published 26 Apr 2024 Uma Thomas gives insights as a Family Support Counsellor at Farleigh Hospice. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.
The big issue: A fair slice Journals Published 23 Aug 2024 Open article: Will mental health get the funding it needs from the new Government? Ellie Broughton reports. Therapy Today, September 2024.
Bibliotherapy Journals Published 25 Nov 2024 Open article: Bijal Shah makes a powerful case for therapeutic literature. University and College Counselling, November 2024.
Viva la viva Journals Published 1 Mar 2023 Final-year student Kate Ashley looks back on her training so far. University and College Counselling, March 2023
Research awards and grants Research Published 28 Jul 2017 Updated 1 Sep 2026 Encouraging research into counselling and psychotherapy