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"... being an effective container is an odd mixture of things. On the one hand, it requires a solid presence... On the other, if the containment is to be authentic, then it needs to be porous." Regular column from Ryan Lowe. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020

"I know there are counsellors who struggle to convey this firmly when the client is in their home as they feel that it is the client’s choice who is in the room." Regular column by Sarah Worley-James. BACP Workplace, October 2020

Journey to the core: nurturing connection and empathy in the counselling space. BACP member blogs

Therapists share advice to help parents support children during exam season

Our members share their top tips to help keep anxiety at bay if you’re experiencing menopausal symptoms

Our members share how we can find ourselves stuck and why entering a new year is the perfect time to break the cycle.

And does it deter clients from seeking help? asks Sasha Bates. Therapy Today, March 2023

The invention of so-called ‘false memory syndrome’ undermined the credibility of both therapists and survivors of abuse, says Lynda Mia Thompson. Therapy Today, February 2023

Open article: Andrew Balfour describes an intervention that recognises the importance of relationships and of working not only with people with dementia but also their partners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023

Open article: As we continue to experience the changes wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, Jenny Rogers and Julia Vaughan-Smith offer advice and guidance for coaches on how to look after ourselves as well as our clients throughout the crisis. Coaching Today, July 2020