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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

Anxious & absent: How therapists can support the rising numbers of parents dealing with emotionally based school avoidance // Supporting resettled refugees // Growing up with dual heritage // Biphobia and bi-erasure // Diagnosis as a route to care. Therapy Today, June 2025

Our campaign aims to highlight how therapy can help women with self-doubt and low self-esteem

Our member Dee Johnson explains how the humanistic approach works and what it can help with

The personal branding dilemma: Marketing your practice. Plus... The hidden impact of a complaint... Finding community through social media... Boarding school and broken attachments. Private Practice, June 2025

Research by Elizabeth James-Otokiti

Feedback on Pablo Van Schravendyk’s article, ‘On becoming a mental health mentor.' University and College Counselling, March 2023

'I have always maintained a belief in the Buddhist humanistic values of non-violence, compassion and wisdom: helping us to live a more peaceful life.' Regular column from Kath Lock-Giddy. Thresholds, April 2023