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A showcase of recent research projects in counselling and psychotherapy. BACP Research Conference 2023

A pathway to private practice: Setting up, developing and maintaining a career in counselling. Plus... Loneliness: society’s most pressing issue... Therapists who self-harm... Setting up in practice outside the UK. Private Practice, March 2025

Our members’ share advice for half of under 25’s who say work stress affects their mental health and sleep

We’ll be submitting evidence to the inquiry about the need for a counsellor in every school

A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

How we plan to embed change and develop a profession for the future

‘Generating employment opportunities for counsellors and therapists is a topic close to my heart’. Therapy Today, March 2024

We believe that a paid counsellor should be available in every primary, secondary school, academy and FE college in England.

‘I plan to steer BACP on a steady track for the future and bring new leadership.' Therapy Today, April 2023

Counselling: Too much choice 'In the counselling room, when I see a child who is not rushing to pick up an activity, or one that seems unable to make a decision, I take a step back and ask, ‘What is going on for this child?'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023