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Sanctuary: How an innovative application of play therapy is being used to support young Ukrainian refugees // Brick by brick // On virtual turf // Beyond four walls // Thou shalt not leave...

We welcome government commitment to help vulnerable young people and children arriving in England from Ukraine, Afghanistan and Hong Kong

The Government must act now and invest in a school and community-based counselling for children and young people

Rebecca Wemyss speaks with Youth Ambassadors from bereavement charity Winston’s Wish. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.

NHS figures show steep rise in numbers of children needing treatment for mental health problems

Where lunatics (still) prosper: Honest and curious // Hiding and being found // Difficult parent or traumatised parent? // Why therapy is political...

Good Practice in Action commonly asked questions resource on working with children and young people. Last reviewed November 2025. PDF download

Children’s Commissioner analysis shows increase in demand for services and rising waiting times

Good Practice in Action legal resource covering working with children and young people. Last reviewed July 2025. PDF download

The impossible dilemma: When seeking safety is dangerous. Plus: Different, not deficient // Killing the Buddha // Reasons to be cheerful // The only child in therapy