What is counselling? About therapy Find out how counselling works, what therapists do and what happens in a therapy session.
BACP Private Practice division BACP Private Practice supports members who work in, or are about to embark upon, counselling or psychotherapy in private practice.
Research conference archive Research Published 18 Dec 2017 Updated 28 Aug 2026 Information from previous BACP research conferences
What will people say? Exploring the life stories of south asian women survivors of sexual abuse Research Published 5 May 2026 Updated 3 Sep 2026 Poster presentation by Dr Nasreen Mansoor.
Is it safe to talk? A cross-disciplinary project which draws on the perspectives of a family therapist and an early educationalist specialising in refugee and migrant children. It grew from experiences of polarisation in professional conference settings Research Published 2 Sep 2026 Updated 3 Sep 2026 Research by Keith Oulton
Why we engage across the political spectrum News Published 8 Sep 2026 Ben Kay looks at our work with political parties across Britain. BACP staff blogs.
Your stories About therapy There's no stronger evidence that counselling changes lives than those whose lives have been turned around. Here's your stories of how therapy has helped you.
Course accreditation: Person-centred experiential - Counselling for Depression Process and applications forms for Person-centred Experiential - Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) course accreditation.