Online poster exhibition Research Published 20 May 2020 Updated 5 May 2026 A showcase of recent research projects in counselling and psychotherapy from our 2020 Research Conference
When faith turns harmful News Published 11 May 2026 Mattia Cabras explores the hidden harm of high-control religions and religious trauma. BACP member blogs.
Partnership with the Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors News Published 1 May 2026 BACP and the Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors are working in partnership to find out more about different and diverse types of therapeutic practice.
The way trainee counsellor engaged in their personal development Research Published 5 May 2026 Updated 12 May 2026 Poster presentation by Nosheen Ijaz.
An exploration of the lived experience of late-diagnosed neurodivergent therapists Research Published 6 May 2026 Updated 12 May 2026 Research by Pip Old
Action needed now to improve access to counselling and psychotherapy News Published 11 May 2026 The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is action
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Choice of therapies in IAPT Research Published 1 Jan 2016 Updated 1 Oct 2019 An overview of the availability and client profile of step 3 therapies. This report looks at the level of choice within the IAPT programme and the demographic profile, diagnosis and number of sessions attended of clients accessing the different psychological therapies. PDF download.
Counselling and psychological therapy for children with long-term medical conditions (LTCs) Research Published 30 Apr 2015 Updated 1 Oct 2019 A narrative review summarising the current literature on psychological therapy for children with LTCs, focusing on multiple LTCs, asthma, diabetes, myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). PDF download.
The experiences of counselling and psychotherapy from the perspective of carers of people with dementia Research Published 30 Nov 2012 Updated 1 Oct 2019 An exploration of client views and processes of change. This study presents six case studies looking at the everyday experiences, expectations and experiences of therapy, and the impact of therapy on the lives of carers of people with dementia. PDF download.