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Artistic and therapeutic practice are twinned in important ways, sharing sensibilities and techniques aimed at making use of what Winnicott called the ‘potential space’, required for human development. For Dominic McLoughlin, creativity is at the heart of the work, allowing for an emphasis on difference, and active meaning-making between the therapeutic couple. University and College Counselling, March 2023

Whether you're seeking support on managing your current practice, looking to develop your business, or thinking about starting out on your own, this toolkit aims to help you on your private practice journey.

Open article: Ragini Jha makes the case for how counsellors must consider the challenges of racism, as well as social and financial barriers, when supporting international students. University and College Counselling, May 2025.

An accredited progression course demonstrates meeting high professional standards aligned to the SCoPEd framework competences and BACP’s course accreditation criteria.

Open article: Is undiagnosed ADHD and autism at the root of many addictions? asks Kathy Carter. Therapy Today, November 2023

Kate Saunders shares the ways that being honest and curious about sex can open up conversations in the counselling room. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Poster presentation by Holly Huffinley

Stephen Hitchcock looks at ethical issues that we face and provides some possible structures and constants that we can use. Video resource.

We're committed to promoting ethical practice by developing evidence-based training standards and providing resources to support our members.

News and resources from the BACP Research team. Therapy Today, December 2023