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One in five therapists say they’ve seen an increase in clients talking about friendship issues

Open article: Barbara Smith, Carl Dutton and Kaye Richards have developed green and social prescribing for young people, with innovative programmes delivered by CAMHS practitioners and community colleagues. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2025.

Rotimi Akinsete and Wayne Mertins-Brown report on navigating anxiety and identity, and confronting male violence. Private Practice, December 2023

Open article: As coaches and dual-qualified practitioners, what ethical responsibilities do we hold for our clients?Dr Trish Turner and Dr Benita Mayhead share their explorations. Coaching Today, April 2026.

What is addiction? How can addiction counselling help? Our member Andrew Harvey explains.

Open article: Marilyn McGowan considers the benefits of radio-controlled cars in counselling with boys who have experienced trauma. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023

Christopher Steed sets out a therapeutic model rooted in a person’s need for relationship, embodied experience, meaning and agency. Thresholds, April 2023

Open article: If we are to support people living with Parkinson’s disease, we must understand the importance not only of the motor symptoms but also of the psychological effects, as Deirdre Daly explains. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2026.

A central pillar of our campaign work has been to better understand the negative mental health impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis on our members, counselling services, clients and the wider population.

Poster presentation by Iris Osk Gudsteinsdottir.