Conversion therapy: significant shift towards inclusive ban News Published 17 Jan 2023 The proposed ban will make attempts to change someone's sexuality or gender identity illegal in England and Wales
Student voices: When creativity meets therapy Journals Published 10 Jul 2023 Juliette Sweeney considers how creativity can bring greater flexibility to client work. Thresholds, July 2023
How talking therapy can help dementia patients Journals Published 20 Jan 2023 Improving Access to Psychological Therapies can be effective in treating depression and anxiety in people living with dementia, according to a study by Georgia Bell, Josh Stott and Amber John. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023
In depth: Assisted dying and therapy Journals Published 22 Dec 2025 Open article: BACP’s Third Sector Lead, Jeremy Bacon, explains some of the implications for counselling and palliative care, and psychotherapist Kamalyn Kaur invites therapists to reflect on the ethical considerations. Thresholds, January 2026.
The medicine in the words: why poetry belongs in the therapy room News Published 13 Mar 2026 Richard Tyler explores how poetry can transform the therapy process. BACP member blogs.
Improving access to therapy for the elderly Journals Published 24 Apr 2020 Elderly people with chronic physical conditions often find it hard to access mental health services. Idyli Kamaterou reports on a pilot project to offer CBT to older adults. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2020
Best practice: Online therapy: what we know now Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 What does research tell us about the experience of remote counselling for both clients and therapists – and what is still unknown? Jeannette Roddy, Naomi Moller, Wayne Full and Andreas Vossler share their findings. Therapy Today, May 2024
New law change to improve access to adult adoption related therapy News Published 20 Dec 2023 Providers of adult adoption-related therapy no longer need to be registered with Ofsted
Letter to Home Secretary calls for therapy support for child sex abuse survivors News Published 9 Jan 2025 We support joint call to ensure child sexual abuse survivors get guaranteed therapy support
Finding space to breathe: The power of walk-and-talk therapy News Published 2 Mar 2026 Walk‑and‑talk therapy offers a restorative alternative to screen‑based, home‑working routines by combining gentle movement.