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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.

A new report from the independent Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy has set out recommendations...
02/11/2026

A new report from the independent Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy has set out recommendations to improve access to therapy, strengthen public protection and support a sustainable profession.

With millions of people experiencing mental health problems across the UK, the report highlights a significant opportunity to improve access to support by making better use of the counselling and psychotherapy workforce.

We welcome the report's focus on unlocking the profession's potential. Our members have the skills, expertise and capacity to play a much greater role in meeting the UK's growing mental health needs.

The skills, expertise and capacity already exist. Now action is needed to make better use of them.

Read our response and explore the Commission's recommendations 👉 https://orlo.uk/ySco0

The Autumn Budget included some welcome investment announcements, but opportunities to strengthen mental health support ...
28/10/2026

The Autumn Budget included some welcome investment announcements, but opportunities to strengthen mental health support were missed.

However, with demand for mental health support continuing to rise, there remains a clear need for greater investment in counselling and psychotherapy.

Access to timely mental health support can improve outcomes for individuals, communities and workplaces, while helping to reduce pressure on wider health services.

Read our response here 👉 https://orlo.uk/5qaq2

The clocks go back this weekend. ⏰One day you're enjoying lighter evenings, and the next it can feel like winter has arr...
23/10/2026

The clocks go back this weekend. ⏰

One day you're enjoying lighter evenings, and the next it can feel like winter has arrived all at once.

While we can't change the shorter days, we can change how we approach them.

Our members share simple ways to embrace the season, boost your wellbeing and make the most of the months ahead.

What if the most beneficial thing therapy offers ADHD clients is feeling truly understood?For many ADHDers, years of bei...
22/10/2026

What if the most beneficial thing therapy offers ADHD clients is feeling truly understood?

For many ADHDers, years of being judged, misunderstood, or feeling like they don't fit into a neurotypical world can have a lasting impact on their mental health and wellbeing.

But therapy can offer something powerful: a space to be heard, understood, and accepted.

For ADHD Awareness Month, we asked members who work with ADHDers, and those with ADHD themselves, to share how counselling and psychotherapy can help people navigate the challenges they face and live in a way that feels true to themselves.

"Therapy helped me face my biggest fear"Ever since she was a child, Sarah Allen was afraid of losing her 'brilliant, bea...
19/10/2026

"Therapy helped me face my biggest fear"

Ever since she was a child, Sarah Allen was afraid of losing her 'brilliant, beautiful' mum. And when her mum was diagnosed with cancer, this prognosis became a regular topic of conversation in her therapy sessions.

In Therapy Today's It Changed My Life column she talks about how her therapist helped her accept what was happening and cope with the intense grief she felt after her mum's death.

Read the article ➡️ 🔗 https://orlo.uk/IroLV

More than a third of women aged 35 to 64 say menopause has affected their mental health.Yet myths and misinformation mea...
16/10/2026

More than a third of women aged 35 to 64 say menopause has affected their mental health.

Yet myths and misinformation mean many still feel unprepared for what to expect.

Ahead of World Menopause Day, our members are helping to separate fact from fiction and tackle some of the most common menopause myths.

What's the biggest myth you've heard about menopause?

Read more 👉 https://orlo.uk/5RpKd

It's three weeks until the new Ethical Framework becomes mandatory for members. What does it mean in practice?The new fr...
15/10/2026

It's three weeks until the new Ethical Framework becomes mandatory for members.

What does it mean in practice?

The new framework commits members to working collaboratively, with the people using our professional services and accounting for our ethical decision-making.

To help you prepare before it becomes mandatory on Tuesday 3 November, we've created a series of Ethics Essentials videos that explain the different sections of the framework and what they mean in practice.

Explore the resources here 👉 https://orlo.uk/q1mCl

These powerful words from third sector counselling services show the devastating impact of a funding crisis that's putti...
14/10/2026

These powerful words from third sector counselling services show the devastating impact of a funding crisis that's putting charities at risk of closure and leaving people in need without access to vital support.

We need MPs to hear these stories, read our survey findings, and to listen and act on our calls for change.

Join our campaign and email your MP via our easy-to-use online template to share our new third sector report and its recommendations.

It only takes a few minutes but your voice can make a real difference.

Email your MP now 👉 https://orlo.uk/QwoAD

Wow! What a conference! 😄It was amazing to see so many people at our first ever member event!We hope it was helpful to h...
13/10/2026

Wow! What a conference! 😄

It was amazing to see so many people at our first ever member event!

We hope it was helpful to hear about the latest developments in the profession, learn more about BACP's progress, share your thoughts, and contribute to conversations about our future priorities.

It was also a pleasure to celebrate this year's award winners and highly commended recipients, and recognise the outstanding work happening across our profession.

Let us know in the comments if you attended and what you enjoyed most about the day.

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BACP House, 15 Street John's Business Park
Lutterworth
LE174HB

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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