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Our campaign aims to demystify therapy, tackle misconceptions and answer common questions about seeing a therapist

'I caught a glimpse of what an intrinsically rewarding career might look like and I resolved to find out what might be involved in training to be a therapist.' University and College Counselling, March 2023

Matthew Geary uses a spiritual analogy to reflect upon client and counsellor attitudes in counselling. Thresholds, July 2023

Our film aims to demystify therapy, tackle misconceptions and answer common questions about seeing a therapist

Some people feel such a strong compulsion to help others that they are unable to acknowledge their own needs. Jess Baker and Rod Vincent call it super-helper syndrome – and therapists are particularly prone. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023

Watch our member Paula Fowle explain how bereavement counsellors support people who are struggling with grief

A member of our Universities and Colleges division looks at the realities of practising within a college counselling service, and how counsellors must work with clients with common mental health problems as well as more complex needs.

For Stress Awareness month, our members share their insight on how to cope with the stress of mess

What are the issues that you are facing in your client work? Q&A is your chance to ask for advice about your workplace concerns and dilemmas. BACP Workplace, January 2024

Open article: With increasing numbers of people turning to ChatGPT for support, how do therapists ensure they stay relevant, and that clients stay safe? asks Sally Brown. Therapy Today, July-August 2025.