Four-way contracting between training providers, placements, trainees and supervisors within the counselling professions GPiA 114 Good practice Published 30 Nov 2020 Good Practice in Action fact sheet on contracting. Last reviewed August 2024. PDF download
Safeguarding vulnerable adults within the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 030 Good practice Published 9 Jul 2018 Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed February 2025. PDF download
Employing creative methods as a mode of data engagement and sense-making to explore practitioner perspectives Research Published 26 Apr 2023 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Luke Sellers
SCoPEd framework transition period ends, and new accreditation routes are open News Published 11 Feb 2026 13 new accreditation routes now available.
Elderly Counselling News Published 7 Jun 2023 'Elderly people have special gifts and unique needs', says Jennie Cummings-Knight, exploring the challenges faced by older people and highlighting the role of a sensitive counsellor to support them
King’s Speech: ‘Mental health to be given same attention and focus as physical health’ News Published 17 Jul 2024 We’ve welcomed a progressive King’s Speech
Suicide: issues for the counselling professions in England and Wales GPiA 057 Good practice Published 1 Aug 2025 Good Practice in Action legal resource. Last reviewed August 2025. PDF download
Struggling with the pressures of parenting? The experts share why parenting is so hard right now and their tips on how to cope News Published 27 Jan 2025 Ahead of Parent Mental Health Day, our therapists share what you can do to make it easier and more enjoyable.
Are we taking care of the care sector? Journals Published 9 Apr 2025 Open article: Working in social care is notoriously physically and emotionally demanding, poorly paid and involves long hours. BACP research fellow Jenny O'Donnell shines a light on this often overlooked workforce. BACP Workplace, April 2025.
Considering the ethical principles of self-care and fitness to practice when working with trauma Janice Thomas explores how self-care is a vital part of our ethical character as practitioners. Video resource.