We support calls to extend Scotland universities counselling funding News Published 29 Sep 2022 Our Four Nations Lead Steve Mulligan says it would help our members support students
Our evidence on student mental health used in report to Welsh Government News Published 30 Mar 2023 We hope it will lead to investment in counselling and psychotherapy for students in Wales
BACP helps to establish counselling association in Cambodia News Published 19 Oct 2018 Inspirational teachers and students say thank-you in a special video message.
Approved qualification to raise standards in counselling training News Published 3 Sep 2020 New qualification will offer students a clear training route into the profession and a direct route to join our register
College helps break down barriers to counselling for young self-harmers News Published 26 Nov 2018 First-aiders are being trained to help students who self-harm take first steps to counselling
Why do women enter this world? News Published 3 Mar 2022 In his introduction to the March issue of our University and College Counselling journal, Editor Rick Hughes highlights students working in the sex industry and opens the door to a very closed issue. BACP journals blogs
Unique partnership to improve access to counselling training in Scotland News Published 13 Mar 2018 The Scottish Qualifications Authority and BACP have announced a unique partnership to improve access to the counselling profession for students in Scotland through a new BACP Approved Qualification scheme.
Investment in university mental health in Wales ‘comes at critical time’ News Published 7 Mar 2019 BACP Vice President John Cowley responds to Welsh government’s £2 million funding announcement
BACP welcomes call to prioritise student mental health News Published 28 Jun 2018 We welcome the universities minister’s call for vice-chancellors to prioritise student mental health and take sustained and serious leadership on the issue
Mental health crisis - universities outsource counselling despite soaring demand News Published 17 Jul 2018 With University counselling services at risk of downgrading or outsourcing, we're raising awareness of the importance of retaining and increasing embedded counselling services. We need your support.