Update on the NICE depression in adults guidelines News Published 23 Mar 2018 Further delays to the publication of the NICE guidance
Extension to deadline to apply for role on NICE depression guideline committee News Published 3 Aug 2020 NICE is recruiting for a counsellor to sit on the committee
NICE Guideline for depression in adults consultation: Our response News Published 18 Jan 2022 We've raised concerns about the guideline in our response to the consultation
Apply for course accreditation: Person-centred experiential - Counselling for Depression Applying for course accreditation requires clear evidence that you meet all the criteria, followed by a quality assurance visit.
Improved NICE Guideline for depression in adults published News Published 29 Jun 2022 The updated guideline is better than the original, but we’re still disappointed about some areas
Age should not be a barrier to choice for treating depression News Published 13 Feb 2019 Our Older People lead says differences in treatments limits choice and opportunities for recovery
How should we evaluate research on counselling and the treatment of depression? News Published 24 Oct 2017 BACP research supports a refocus of our research efforts from looking at treatment difference to other factors such as therapist effects.
Depression linked to social media ‘twice as likely in girls than boys’ News Published 4 Jan 2019 Cyber-bullying, poor body image and impact on sleep were examined as part of new research
‘Fantastic’ boost to our campaign on NICE’s draft guideline for depression News Published 13 Sep 2019 We believe the NICE guideline must be amended so the public can access greater choice of therapies
Couple therapy: the IAPT service for couples working with relational factors in a diagnosis of depression Journals Published 30 Apr 2017 Free article: Kate Thompson explores the lack of couple therapy on offer within IAPT and argues its expansion. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2017