Back to school News Published 17 Sep 2020 As schools across the UK re-open and school-based counselling resumes, Alison Hotchkiss shares her reflections on the challenges of adapting her therapy room to the new understanding of a ‘safe-space’
Keeping the peace at family gatherings at Christmas – a counsellor’s advice News Published 21 Dec 2018 BACP counsellor Cate Campbell offers advice on avoiding arguments over the festive season
Boxing legend made honorary doctor for mental health work News Published 6 Nov 2018 Frank Bruno says thank you to the public for their support
Helping to build a thriving support network News Published 9 May 2022 Hansa Pankhania explores some key sources of loneliness and gives a useful five-step process to help combat loneliness. Mental Health Awareness Week blogs
Our message to the Chancellor ahead of Autumn budget News Published 23 Oct 2023 We’ve sent in our submission for the Autumn statement, focusing on investment in mental health support
Value of counselling discussed on national radio News Published 22 Jun 2021 Johnny Flynn and James O'Brien told listeners to BBC Radio 4's Saturday Live about their experience of therapy
'Mental health research investment crucial for effective treatment' News Published 4 Mar 2019 New study shows mental health research receives 25 times less funding per person affected than physical conditions
Luciana Berger appointed chair of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance News Published 15 Sep 2020 Our Vice President says perinatal mental health is "an urgent and pressing issue for society"
Reflections on the outcomes of the General Election News Published 16 Dec 2019 We encouraged our members to use the election to advocate the critical benefits of counselling and psychotherapy
Budget overlooks mental health – what do we do now? News Published 3 Nov 2021 Martin Bell, BACP Head of Policy and Public Affairs, reviews the budget and spending review announcement