From the Chair: A continuous state of change Journals Published 6 Jan 2023 "Human beings’ strength lies in our ability to connect with each other and to form strong relationships, even during difficult times." Regular column from Kath Lock-Giddy. Thresholds, January 2023
Officers and governors How we are run and governed - our Board of Governors and Senior management team.
The heroix of the story: a coach-therapist’s energy quest Journals Published 25 Oct 2022 Coach, therapist and supervisor Ruth Galloway-Kirkland is curious about the difference in energy levels she experiences after counselling and coaching, and embarks on a quest to explore why this might be. Coaching Today, October 2023
The therapeutic healing power of narratives: an exploration of lived experiences of HIV positive patients that develop comorbid psychiatric disorders in Uganda Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Grace Mbabazi
An Exploration of Therapists' Experiences of the Interplay Between Menstruation and its Symptoms and their Professional Practice Research Published 4 Aug 2026 Updated 3 Sep 2026 Research by Becky Silk
School counselling brings long-term economic benefit, first-of-its-kind report reveals News Published 6 Jun 2024 The report says earlier intervention has a greater impact on children’s lives
Ofsted and the need for resilience in the face of being downgraded News Published 29 Apr 2024 Katie Parks speaks about Ofsted and the educational challenges faced. BACP member blog
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement is a good start for improving the mental health of the nation News Published 31 Oct 2024 We welcome the Budget’s much needed investment in public services but we're concerned about the impact on third sector organisations
Congratulations to the winners of our 2024 BACP new researcher award News Published 17 May 2024 Fabienne dos Santos Sousa, Annabella Feeny and Pierre Musa (Musa) Halime Wessel won the award for their study into Scottish university and college counselling services.
Mental health strategy must offer immediate and bold action on access and choice of therapy News Published 15 May 2026 The Government has announced plans for a new mental health strategy for England