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In Leader Awakened, author and executive coach Samreen McGregor challenges leaders to understand the nature of trauma, accept adversity and embrace their vulnerability. She talks to Nicola Banning about why this makes for better leaders. BACP Workplace, October 2023

Have your say on counselling and psychotherapy in the NHS

Navigating counselling accreditation: Tips and encouragement for portfolio success. BACP Student blogs.

Good Practice in Action legal resource covering working with children and young people. Last reviewed January 2026. PDF download

Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource. Last reviewed March 2023. PDF download

Good Practice in Action legal resource on confidentiality. Last reviewed December 2025. PDF download

Government backs our call to amend law to protect sexual assault survivors' counselling notes during criminal investigations

Tonia Anderson and Dr Gina Wong believe that pre-operative counselling could prevent pain chronicity, by identifying the psychological and social factors that influence pain management and recovery. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023

Matt Smith-Lilley focuses on the health and care sector, giving his insights into current challenges with an eye on the future: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog

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