Beginner's mind News Published 28 Oct 2022 In her blog for the October issue of our Coaching Today journal, Editor Diane Parker talks about the liberation and terror of approaching practice with a beginner's mind. BACP journals blogs
Pluralistic counselling and psychotherapy: 12 years on Journals Published 28 Jan 2019 John McLeod and Mick Cooper review what the pluralistic approach brings to counselling and psychotherapy practice. Therapy Today, February 2019
Notes from the Chair: Strength in adversity Journals Published 11 Apr 2022 ‘I know there are workplace counsellors who are working closely with employees deeply impacted by the horrendous war in Ukraine. As you contain the fears of others, it is important to remember your own self-care.’ Regular column from Julie Hughes. BACP Workplace, April 2022
We welcome further Scottish Government investment in psychological therapies News Published 24 Nov 2021 Scotland’s Mental Wellbeing Minister announces £4 million additional investment in staffing
Leading on research into counselling in care homes News Published 6 Nov 2019 Our research aims to increase understanding of the value and viability of counselling in care homes
Are you a trans-hostile therapist? Journals Published 26 Apr 2024 Open article: Hostility towards transgender people is on the increase. Ellis J Johnson asks us to consider whether it is affecting our own therapeutic approach and practice. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.
Bringing mindfulness to student life Journals Published 30 Nov 2016 Mindfulness practice has much of benefit to offer students, writes Liz Sparkes. University and College Counselling, November 2016
What complaints tell us: April to June 2023 Rebecca Grace, Assistant Registrar for BACP, addresses therapy complaints, confidentiality, competence, boundaries and power imbalances. BACP learning from practice blogs
Effectiveness of school counselling revealed in new research News Published 21 Jan 2021 It’s the first, large-scale study of its kind to be carried out in the UK
From the Chair: Reaping the benefits Journals Published 26 Oct 2022 Open access: 'How do we, as a community of practice, most effectively draw on our unique and broad skillsets in the best interests of our clients?' Regular column by Lucy Myers. Coaching Today, October 2022