Chancellor’s Autumn Statement is a good start for improving the mental health of the nation News Published 31 Oct 2024 We welcome the Budget’s much needed investment in public services but we're concerned about the impact on third sector organisations
World Mental Health Day: Why people are seeking therapy in 2024 News Published 10 Oct 2024 Almost two thirds (64%) of therapists have seen an increase in clients coming to therapy for support with stress, persistent worrying, and overthinking
World Mental Health Day: Workplace stress advice News Published 10 Oct 2024 Our members share thoughts and advice around workplace stress
Counselling in the humanitarian field Diana Conroy is a social worker and psychotherapist working as staff counsellor with the UN in Nairobi.
Notes and record keeping News Published 21 Mar 2025 Sarah Millward explores what therapists are required to record, your rights to access therapy notes, and what happens if notes are destroyed or not kept. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
Vital third sector counselling services need reset of funding relationships News Published 27 Nov 2024 New report highlights flexibility of community-based counselling services and the growing demand pressures they face
Ofsted and the need for resilience in the face of being downgraded News Published 29 Apr 2024 Katie Parks speaks about Ofsted and the educational challenges faced. BACP member blog
Self-esteem and relationships News Published 20 May 2024 Sandra Stein highlights the power of self-awareness and self-acceptance. Offering practical tools for nurturing self-esteem. BACP member blogs
Competence News Published 20 May 2024 Sarah Millward explores the ethical considerations involved in psychotherapy, and the steps therapists can take to ensure the best possible care for their clients. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog
Influencing in a time of change Our BACP president Lynne Gabriel explores the impact of Labour’s historic victory on counselling and psychotherapy. BACP staff blog