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Domestic abuse: a model for recovery. Plus... Speak out:  Therapists of colour tell their stories of racism in the profession // In harmony:  How group singing can boost the mental health of new mothers // Eyes open:  Working effectively with clients who are blind or partially sighted

The Ethical Framework sets out the expected ethical principles, values and good practice standards for BACP members. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership.

We've welcomed comments from Robert Halfon MP calling for a counsellor in every school

Exploring the Perceptions and Attitudes of Men Who Have Experienced Counselling and Coaching - a Thematic Analysis

NHS workers: how therapy can help. Plus... Stroke patients: Working with the psychological effects of stroke... Psychiatric ward: What it’s like to be admitted, by a former patient... Food stories: Why we need to explore our experience of eating.

Reframing masculinity: Reimagining support systems that welcome men... Male student mental health: Responding to the barriers... Mind your mind: Prioritising staff wellbeing... Learning and unlearning: Lessons from a first career. University and College Counselling, September 2025.

We believe that a paid counsellor should be available in every primary, secondary school, academy and FE college in England.

"in a time of COVID-19, it is more likely that a young person facing adversity will experience deeper fears than we might usually expect". Regular column from Lucy-Jean Lloyd. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2020

Suicide risk when working in the counselling professions. Updated April 2023. PDF download

"I felt a pressing need to be with him in person. I leaned into my laptop, craning my neck, seeing us both alone in our separate little windows." Regular column from Lucy-Jean Lloyd. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020