Next Government must act to stop the growing national mental health crisis Our second Cost of Living Roundtable discussion has taken place
Mental health priorities for new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak News Published 26 Oct 2022 Our calls to the new Prime Minister and his Government
New year, new lockdown, new impetus News Published 11 Jan 2021 Our Four Nations Lead Steve Mulligan gives an update on our Covid-19 campaign and how we鈥檙e challenging the UK Government
Reasons why school counsellors need to be part of schools News Published 11 Jan 2023 Dr Marilyn McGowen, school-based counselling ERG member, shares her views on why putting forward a motion to the NEU Support Staff Union Conference to secure funding for school counselling is so important. BACP member blogs
A vision for school leaders In her blog, Joanna Holmes discusses the process of creating updated guidance for school leaders and commissioners on the unique aspects of school-based counselling. BACP staff blog
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
Additional funding announced for early support mental health hubs News Published 27 Feb 2024 Government commits to another £3 million for hubs for young people
Good research practice Research Published 23 Jun 2021 Updated 11 Jul 2024 A suite of presentations, panel discussions and member experience interviews to help you understand, undertake and use research to inform your practice.
Schools guidance on gender questioning children Navigating gender identity in schools: A counsellor's perspective on affirmation vs. caution. BACP member blog
Third person: Embedded in the culture Journals Published 20 Oct 2022 'The gradual emergence of this culture of un-care.' Regular column from Vicki Palmer. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2022