British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK.

We exist for one simple reason - counselling changes lives.

How does EMDR really work? 👀EMDR therapy is increasingly used to help people who are struggling after trauma, as well a...
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

The Government’s independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism services has highlighted rising demand for asses...
02/06/2026

The Government’s independent review into mental health, ADHD and autism services has highlighted rising demand for assessment and diagnosis, alongside growing pressure on support services.

In our response to the review, we warned that long waits for assessment and diagnosis can leave people struggling without the help they need, potentially worsening the impact on their mental health and wellbeing.

We’re calling for greater access to counselling and psychotherapy, so people can get support earlier and have more choice over the help available to them, whether they are waiting for, seeking, or do not have a diagnosis.

Read our response 👉 https://orlo.uk/TfLye

There's only a few weeks left to submit your nominations for the BACP Member Awards 2026 🏆✨As part of Member Event 2026 ...
01/06/2026

There's only a few weeks left to submit your nominations for the BACP Member Awards 2026 🏆✨

As part of Member Event 2026 on 10 October in London, the awards evening will celebrate the impact, passion and achievements across our membership.

Know someone making a real difference? Or want to put yourself forward? 👇

Nominate here 🔗👉 https://orlo.uk/Smvrz

Nominations close on 30 June 2026.

Too many young people aged between 16 and 24 are falling through the cracks in support, with poor mental health making i...
29/05/2026

Too many young people aged between 16 and 24 are falling through the cracks in support, with poor mental health making it harder to access employment, education and training opportunities.

Alan Milburn’s interim findings in the NEET report highlight the need for a range of urgent actions to tackle this generational crisis, including improving access to early intervention mental health support.

The approach to tackling this must reflect the reality that young people want to work and overcome the range of barriers getting in their way.

Read more about the findings and our response 👉 https://orlo.uk/VCR1T

29/05/2026

Social media is now a big part of growing up 📱

For children and young people, it can shape how they see themselves and the world around them. Algorithms, AI-driven content, influencer culture, and constant comparison all play a role in what they’re exposed to online.

At our recent Children, Young People and Families conference, we asked some of our members to explore the pressures that can come with digital life, how it affects young people’s wellbeing, and the benefits therapy can have to support them.

Here’s what they had to say...💬

Jobs in May!Members can see the latest counselling and psychotherapy vacancies on our Jobs Board 🙌 Find out more here 👀...
28/05/2026

Jobs in May!

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

Find out more here 👀 👉 ➡️ https://orlo.uk/CZkLG

26/05/2026

Save the date as our Private Practice Conference is back ... on Saturday 19 September❗🎉

This year's theme is 'Navigating the complexities of trauma: exposure, response and healing'

The conference will give you greater knowledge and understanding of:

👍 trauma protocols and principles and how this relates to practice when working with a range of trauma narratives and experiences

🔍 applying trauma informed practice to work, by delivering your service through a trauma-focused lens

🙌 evidence-based practice linked to resilience and feeling confident and empowered to work with trauma

👩‍💼 knowledge of wider support available for counsellors and clients when working with trauma

And more! 😉

Visit our website for more information and book your space today ➡️ https://orlo.uk/Ag6c2

Life can feel heavy and overwhelming sometimes. Work pressures, relationships, uncertainty, and everyday responsibilitie...
22/05/2026

Life can feel heavy and overwhelming sometimes. Work pressures, relationships, uncertainty, and everyday responsibilities can all take their toll, often more than we realise.

Therapy is not only for people experiencing mental health issues or those with a diagnosis. It can also be a space to pause, reflect, understand yourself better, and find support through life’s ups and downs.

Taking care of your wellbeing matters just as much as looking after your physical health.

Find out more about how therapy can support everyday life and wellbeing 👉 https://orlo.uk/CmRR3

What do therapists mean by boundaries?In therapy, boundaries are the clear rules and limits that help keep both the clie...
20/05/2026

What do therapists mean by boundaries?

In therapy, boundaries are the clear rules and limits that help keep both the client and therapist safe, emotionally and professionally.

These boundaries aren’t about being distant, they’re there to build trust, clarify the purpose of therapy, and create a space where you can talk openly, even about difficult or taboo topics. They cover things like appointment times, fees, confidentiality, and how contact happens between sessions. Some are discussed openly; others are part of a therapist’s ethical code.

Boundaries that all therapists should maintain include:

🟪 remaining impartial rather than judging you or imposing their values

🟪 limiting contact between you to pre-arranged appointments, as far as possible

🟪 providing consistency, predictability and security of therapy sessions – for example offering you the same time and place on a regular basis wherever possible, unless otherwise agreed

🟪 ensuring sessions take place in a calm environment with no distractions and where confidentiality can be ensured

🟪 avoiding multiple relationships – for example you should not be student and teacher at the same time as client and therapist

🟪 appropriately and ethically managing any physical attraction between you

🟪 not giving, receiving or exchanging any gifts during the therapeutic relationship, since it is not a friendship

🟪 managing the end of therapy in an appropriate way and ensuring formal boundaries are maintained during any breaks in therapy and after therapy has ended

Find out more 👉 https://orlo.uk/KRkIv

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