Dementia: caring for the couple Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 Open article: Andrew Balfour describes an intervention that recognises the importance of relationships and of working not only with people with dementia but also their partners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
Social anxiety campaign launches with emotive shadow sculpture News Published 11 Mar 2025 More than half (54%) of the population experience social anxiety, with 16 to 24-year-olds the hardest hit, our survey found
Psychological Professions into Action campaign deadline extended News Published 12 Jun 2020 Have your say in the Psychological Professions into Action campaign
Strong support for school counselling during debate in Parliament News Published 10 Nov 2021 We’re pleased to have influenced the House of Commons debate by briefing MPs
Healing the brain and body in therapy Nicola Vanlint explores integrating brain-body connection in therapy: techniques for enhancing athletic performance and mental well-being. BACP member blog
Serious concerns raised on lack of funding for NI mental health services News Published 10 Oct 2025 Our response to Mental Health Strategy funding review in Northern Ireland
New guidance on safe use of mental health apps News Published 13 Feb 2026 New guidance on safe use of digital mental health tools is welcome, but human connection remains vital
Know body: Understanding the nervous system, isolation, and connection News Published 30 Jan 2026 Tamsin Haskins on knowing the Body and the Nervous System
Self-acknowledged strengths and limitations of counsellors and CBT therapists News Published 10 May 2022 Poster presentation by Professor Thomas Schroder and Soumya Choudhary
Sensationalised, stigmatising headlines about therapy could be harmful News Published 13 Jan 2023 Media coverage of Prince Harry’s book has included many comments on therapy