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Nostalgia suggests a yearning for an idealised past that never existed. David Morgan explains how nostalgia can function on both a political and a personal level, often to avoid the harsh reality of the present. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2020

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

‘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

Reframing masculinity: Reimagining support systems that welcome men... Male student mental health: Responding to the barriers... Mind your mind: Prioritising staff wellbeing... Learning and unlearning: Lessons from a first career. University and College Counselling, September 2025.

We are part of a coalition of charities calling for fully funded primary school counselling in Northern Ireland.

A central pillar of our campaign work has been to better understand the negative mental health impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis on our members, counselling services, clients and the wider population.

Breathe: conscious leadership in a complex world. ‘When leaders see themselves as part of something greater, they have a compass for navigating life’s complexities' Plus... Knowledge, power and social change: Group dynamics in team coaching: Findings from our 2024 reader survey. Coaching Today, January 2025

How to offer support and where to get advice.

Our therapists share why there’s no need to panic if you’re not where you thought you would be in life.