In depth: Assisted dying and therapy Journals Published 22 Dec 2025 Open article: BACP’s Third Sector Lead, Jeremy Bacon, explains some of the implications for counselling and palliative care, and psychotherapist Kamalyn Kaur invites therapists to reflect on the ethical considerations. Thresholds, January 2026.
Counselling changes lives: When trauma hides in plain sight Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Therapy can help clients recognise the unexpected ways trauma shows up in their lives, says Philippa Smethurst. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
Are you a trans-hostile therapist? Journals Published 26 Apr 2024 Open article: Hostility towards transgender people is on the increase. Ellis J Johnson asks us to consider whether it is affecting our own therapeutic approach and practice. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.
News and resources Journals Published 26 May 2023 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, May 2023
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
2025 UK counselling and therapy trends and attitudes revealed Our Public Perceptions Survey found 35% of UK adults have sought help from a therapist
Equality, diversity and inclusion within the counselling professions GPiA 063 Good practice Published 31 Dec 2016 Good Practice in Action clinical reflections for practice resource on equality and diversity. Last reviewed April 2025. PDF download
Confidentiality and record keeping within the counselling professions GPiA 065 Good practice Published 31 Jul 2018 Good Practice in Action clinical reflections for practice resource on confidentiality and record keeping. Last reviewed January 2024. PDF download
The experiences of counselling and psychotherapy from the perspective of carers of people with dementia Research Published 30 Nov 2012 Updated 1 Oct 2019 An exploration of client views and processes of change. This study presents six case studies looking at the everyday experiences, expectations and experiences of therapy, and the impact of therapy on the lives of carers of people with dementia. PDF download.
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