Mental health at the forefront BACP’s Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Karan Chhabra, describes the recent important work of our Policy team. BACP policy blogs
Young people are struggling for mental health support BACP’s Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Karan Chhabra, describes the stark reality for children and young people. BACP policy blogs
Allyship We talk about the role of white allies in leading on anti-racist action and the importance of doing the work required without adopting roles of saviour. Episode 4
Your views: Schools need mental health education Journals Published 30 Nov 2015 Given the prevalence of mental health problems among young people, therapists should be teaching PSHE lessons in schools argues Mike Ellen. Therapy Today, November 2015
Scottish Government targets 20% reduction in suicide rate News Published 9 Aug 2018 We welcome the Scottish Government’s new suicide prevention plan - Every Life Matters - which was published today
Celebrating campaign success in Scotland News Published 4 Sep 2018 Scottish Government announces plans to invest £80m for counsellors in education
Social media, digital technology and the counselling professions GPiA 124 Good practice Published 10 Feb 2022 Good Practice in Action clinical reflections for practice resource on social media and digital technology. Published February 2022. PDF download
Leading the way Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 Divisional news, including updates from BACP’s CYPF Lead Jo Holmes and BACP CYPF Executive Committee member Tracey Peters. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
Setting up in private practice Journals Published 30 Apr 2014 Fiona Starr and Karen Ciclitira offer guidance to counsellors new to private practice. Therapy Today, April 2014
Research digest Journals Published 21 Feb 2024 News and resources from the BACP Research team. Therapy Today, March 2024