Critical time to respond to rising mental health needs of children and young people News Published 1 Jun 2020 Read our letter to Education Secretary Gavin Williamson
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 professionals' awareness and understanding of Female Genital Mutilation Research Published 1 Jan 2016 Updated 1 Oct 2019 Research report summarising the findings of a survey of BACP members' awareness and understanding of FGM, examples of best therapeutic practice when working with survivors of FGM and training needs. PDF download
Employment opportunities for counsellors as part of nationwide schools mental health project News Published 12 Jul 2019 The four-year scheme is being led by the Anna Freud Centre
Championing members through our policy and campaigning work Catch-up with the listening workshop with representatives of our policy team, held on 25 March 2021
In touch with your BACP Journals Published 15 Oct 2020 News and resources from BACP Healthcare. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2020
Third person: Meeting needs Journals Published 22 Jan 2021 ‘Diversity is not just about ethnicity.’ Regular column from Toby Sweet. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2021
NHS mental health services under “unsustainable pressure and need new vision” News Published 2 Dec 2022 We’ve backed the findings of an NHS Confederation and Centre for Mental Health report
Government launch new voluntary baby loss certificate News Published 26 Feb 2024 We welcome new certificate recognising baby loss before 24 weeks’ gestation.
Leading the way Journals Published 30 Jun 2019 Jo Holmes, our new CYPF Lead, has had a busy first six months in role. She shares how she intends to make a difference to children, young people and their families and how you can get involved too. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2019