British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

18/06/2026

Internalised homophobia is not always obvious. It can be quiet, subtle, and deeply ingrained.

For many LGBTQ+ people, it develops over time through repeated messages from society, family, culture, and media about what is “acceptable” or “normal”.

But what does that actually look like in real life? Shame? Anxiety?

For Pride month, our member Sumeet Grover explores internalised homophobia and how therapy can help people understand where these feelings come from and build greater self-acceptance.

🔗 👉 https://orlo.uk/4c2Cv

17/06/2026

Are we witnessing a ‘cut-off culture craze’ or finally confronting the realities of family estrangement?

Family estrangement is often portrayed as a modern phenomenon, but for many LGBTQ+ people, navigating fractured family relationships is nothing new.

In this month's Therapy Today, The big issue, Alix Fox looks beyond the headlines to explore the complex realities of rejection, boundaries, belonging and chosen family, and what these experiences can teach us about the bigger picture of estrangement.

Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/uxvlr

16/06/2026

From winning back-to-back European junior titles to becoming a two-time Olympic medallist in Beijing and London, Louis Smith MBE joins the BACP Member Event 2026 Awards Ceremony. 🙌 🏅

Louis will be doing a keynote talk at the ceremony, where he will share an honest and powerful reflection on mental health and the value of therapeutic support, drawing on his own lived experience.

He was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, and will speak openly about what it was like growing up neurodivergent, as well as the pressures that came with elite sport and performing on the world stage. Alongside the highs of Olympic success, he will also reflect on the quieter, more difficult moments and how therapy helped him make sense of those experiences, build self-awareness, and find healthier ways to cope with pressure and expectation.

To read more about the BACP Member Event 2026 and Awards Ceremony, visit here 👉 https://orlo.uk/kmZmr

16/06/2026

We have responded to the Government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s 💻

We recognise the need for stronger measures to protect children and young people from harm online, including coercion, exploitation and abuse.

However, a blanket ban on social media for under-16s is unlikely to address the root causes of online harm and risks shifting responsibility away from technology companies and the safety of their platform design.

Read our full response here 👉 https://orlo.uk/v625w

15/06/2026

Jobs in June!

Members can see the latest counselling and psychotherapy vacancies on our Jobs Board 🙌

Find out more here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/U3xef

12/06/2026

Men's Health Month is a reminder that looking after your health includes your mental wellbeing too. 💚

Seeking support isn't just for moments of crisis. Sometimes it's about having the space to process what's on your mind, navigate challenges, or better understand yourself.

So how can you recognise when you might need some extra support? 🤔

Our member Rahi Popat has shared some signs that you may be struggling and when it may be worth considering therapy.

10/06/2026

There’s a damaging pay inequity affecting therapists across NHS England. It doesn’t just impact individual practitioners, it affects the future of the profession.

Over the past year, we've supported members across 40 NHS Talking Therapies services to challenge inequitable pay. This has included developing practical resources, working alongside members, and engaging with services, unions, NHS Trusts and care boards to make the case for change.

That work has already led to positive outcomes for members and is helping drive wider change across the profession.

Find out what we've achieved, what we've learned, and why this work matters in our 2025 to 2026 Year of Impact review 👉 https://orlo.uk/Cvmzr

09/06/2026

08/06/2026

What is narrative therapy❓

Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/JlyWQ

03/06/2026

How does EMDR really work? 👀

EMDR therapy is increasingly used to help people who are struggling after trauma, as well as those experiencing PTSD, anxiety and other mental health difficulties, but many people are still unsure what actually happens in a session.

In the latest issue of Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, Dr Yvonne Waft explores the science behind EMDR therapy and why it can be an effective treatment for trauma.

Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/Lycpg