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Pete English discusses the important role of school counsellors for children's mental health

Joining BACP CYPF links you with a large, diverse and experienced group of practitioners who are committed to furthering ethical and effective counselling and psychotherapy for children and young people.

The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is action

Anxious & absent: How therapists can support the rising numbers of parents dealing with emotionally based school avoidance // Supporting resettled refugees // Growing up with dual heritage // Biphobia and bi-erasure // Diagnosis as a route to care. Therapy Today, June 2025

New figures underline importance of our school counselling campaign, says our CYPF Lead

Parkinsonʼs disease: the emotional impact. Plus... Kick the habit: The human givens approach to treating addiction // In our time: How the past, present and future shape our lives // Rights of way: Barriers to support for disabled people in Northern Ireland

A compilation of suicide-related presentations, articles and good practice resources for members.

‘Counselling can provide a context in which to navigate the complexities of ageing’. Therapy Today, April 2024

How music heals. Plus... Body dysmorphia: Exploring the client's underlying feelings of shame... Transgender lives: Is hostility creeping into the therapy room?... Risk awareness: The impact of social media on our mental health

Sandra Stein highlights the power of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Offering practical tools for nurturing self-esteem. BACP member blogs