MPs launch inquiry into children and young people’s mental health services News Published 1 Feb 2021 We’ll be submitting evidence to the inquiry about the need for a counsellor in every school
Our response to the Government's gambling white paper News Published 28 Apr 2023 The Government has published a long-awaited white paper on gambling reform
Understanding toxic relationships About therapy Our member Susie Masterson explains what a toxic relationship is and how therapy can help
Staying Safe from Suicide guidance News Published 9 Apr 2025 As a member of the Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB), BACP has been involved in the development of new Staying Safe from Suicide guidance from NHS England.
BACP progression schemes A recognised quality standard for organisations providing post-qualifying progression trainings mapped to the SCoPEd framework.
Counselling professionals' awareness and understanding of Female Genital Mutilation Research Published 1 Jan 2016 Updated 1 Oct 2019 Research report summarising the findings of a survey of BACP members' awareness and understanding of FGM, examples of best therapeutic practice when working with survivors of FGM and training needs. PDF download
Psychodynamic psychotherapy in public healthcare Journals Published 31 Jul 2016 Chris Athanasiadis makes the case for a greater role for psychodynamic psychotherapy in the NHS. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2016
World Mental Health Day – our joint statement News Published 10 Oct 2024 We’ve joined with other counselling and mental health organisations to issue a joint statement in support of NHS staff for World Mental Health Day
Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: What are the effects of anxiety? News Published 19 May 2023 Our member Rachel Higginson has recorded a series of videos about anxiety.