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'A perfect storm' - therapists reflect on reasons for rise in mental health issues News Published 4 Jul 2025 Our members reflect on latest NHS data
NHS 111 service introduces mental health support News Published 28 Aug 2024 Our statement in response to the NHS announcement
Provision of counselling and psychotherapy (CAP) for boarders and ex-boarders from UK independent schools: a scoping review Research Published 5 May 2026 Updated 12 May 2026 Poster presentation by Dr Virginia Sherborne.
Self-esteem and relationships News Published 20 May 2024 Sandra Stein highlights the power of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Offering practical tools for nurturing self-esteem. BACP member blogs
School and college counselling expert reference group This UK wide, expert by experience group is made up of practitioners from across the four nations who are interested in becoming more involved in our children, young people and families policy and campaign work.
Thresholds, January 2026 Journals Published 22 Dec 2025 Assisted dying - Considerations for therapists // Bringing the whole self - Practitioners who integrate spirituality // The alchemy of presence - Rogerian philosophy and non-duality.
Thresholds, January 2024 Journals Published 5 Jan 2024 Mindfulness and the lifeworld - Spirituality in outdoor meditation... Sand work for wellbeing - Experiential movement practices... Deep mapping - The healing potential of place
Anger About therapy What is anger? When is anger a problem? How can counselling help with anger management? Our member Paul Mollitt explains.
Saying no to perfection: How to silence mumfluencer comparison News Published 24 Jul 2025 Therapist backed tips to help avoid the ‘compare and despair’ trap