Charities call on Northern Ireland’s political leaders to prioritise primary school counselling News Published 20 Nov 2023 We are part of a coalition of charities calling for fully funded primary school counselling in Northern Ireland.
Second phase of Northern Ireland mental health fund launched News Published 21 Sep 2021 Grant values of between £5k and £100k will be made available to charities.
New opportunities for CYP counsellors in Northern Ireland News Published 10 Sep 2021 A number of paid opportunities have arisen for our members to provide counselling in all primary school settings across the nation
Future of therapy programme discussed with Northern Ireland Education Minister News Published 24 Aug 2022 We met Michelle McIlveen to talk about Healthy Happy Minds
Northern Ireland mental health strategy commits to investing in counselling News Published 30 Jun 2021 We worked with members and organisations to respond to the consultation that led to the strategy
Our General Election asks reflected in Northern Ireland manifestos News Published 9 Dec 2019 This General Election we've lobbied all parties on a range of core mental health policies
Campaign for improved counselling access in Northern Ireland News Published 26 Mar 2021 We've added our voice to calls for Mental Health Strategy to include a commitment to counselling
Brexit update for members in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland News Published 8 Jan 2021 How Brexit will affect your BACP membership
The provision of psychological therapy in Northern Ireland Journals Published 30 Apr 2013 Research by Jane Simms eliciting the views of service user organisations revealed access is still problematic in the province. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2013
Call for all GPs in Northern Ireland to offer in house counselling News Published 20 Aug 2018 We've joined the #123GP campaign calling on the Health and Social Care Board to increase funding for GP practice-based counselling.