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José Luis Leal uses a myth to explore key moments in therapy. Thresholds, January 2023

As Inside Out 2 introduces new character 'Anxiety', our therapists share how you can help your teen

Open article: Counselling people who have experienced domestic abuse requires a structured approach that understands the risks, challenges and complexities, writes Dr Craig Newman. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2025.

Anne Power reflects on how further training in emotionally focused therapy for couples helped her grow as a therapist. Therapy Today, December 2023

Emma Loker suggests that hide-and-seek is a powerful resource in the counselling room which illustrates a child’s early attachments and offers opportunities for reparation. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Our recommended training routes to ensure you gain the skills and experience to practise competently and safely.

Open article: For those thinking about starting out in private practice, Rick Hughes reflects on the process he went through to evolve his counselling career. Private Practice, March 2025.

News and comment from BACP and the BACP CYPF division. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2020

Support early career researchers or PhD students with grants of up to £30,000 per project to last no longer than 24 months.

…I find Sally’s sense of entitlement staggering. I glance through the window at her car, a newish hybrid – a gift from her parents. Private Practice, June 2023