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The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is the professional association for members of the counselling professions in the UK.
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We exist for one simple reason - counselling changes lives.

23/02/2026

When you see a therapist who’s a BACP member, you’re receiving support from a highly-trained and qualified professional.
Our members invest years of dedication and hard work into their training, so they can give you the best support possible.
As well as a tuition at college or university, trainee therapists spend a lot of time on independent study, placements, supervision and, in some cases, personal therapy.
Training doesn’t stop when they qualify and become a registered therapist. All BACP members commit to continued learning and development throughout their career.

➡️ Counselling training can take up to four years and involve three different stages of training, ending in core practitioner training.

➡️ Core-practitioner training gives the skills, knowledge and competence to work as a counsellor or psychotherapist, and is often a bachelor's degree, master's degree or doctorate.

➡️ It teaches you about psychological theories, their application, human development, medication, ethics, the law, and more.

➡️ It also includes relationship building, communications, strategies and interventions, self-awareness, reflective practice and use of supervision.

➡️ Core-practitioner training must also include being aware of and being able to analyse research.

➡️ These core-practitioner training courses are at least one year full-time or two years' part-time classroom-based tuition.

➡️ They also include supervised placements of at least 100 client hours.

➡️ To be a BACP member, therapists must have graduated from a BACP accredited course, BACP approved practitioner qualification or passed our Certificate of Proficiency exam.

You can find out more about training here ➡️ https://orlo.uk/5pTZ6

20/02/2026

New guidance on the safe use of mental health apps has been published, a welcome and timely step as more people turn to digital tools for support.

We welcome clear standards that will help protect users, strengthen data security and promote evidence-based care in a fast-growing market. However, safeguards must keep pace with innovation so people can trust the support they’re accessing.

Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/AkOxm

19/02/2026

Today’s online session of the Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy brought together academics and researchers to examine the robustness of the current evidence base for counselling and psychotherapy. Alongside recognising the strengths of existing research, the discussion focused on critical gaps and priority areas that must be addressed to strengthen the case for sustainable investment and wider commissioning.

The session reinforced the importance of drawing on a wide range of perspectives to ensure the Commission’s final recommendations are grounded in robust and inclusive evidence.

The call for evidence remains open until 27 March 2026.

BACP members should have received a survey link by email. If you haven’t, please contact our public affairs team at publicaffairs@bacp.co.uk

Anyone else providing a service, working in the wider mental health sector, has lived experience, or an interest in the Commission’s work can submit evidence using the public survey in the link below.

Please visit here 👉 https://orlo.uk/Z7Tob

18/02/2026

Modern life is rubbish… or is it? 🤔

At this year’s Children, Young People and Families opening keynote, Jeanine Connor will be exploring that very question.

She’ll take a deep dive into life for Gen Z, whose identity is developing against the backdrop of digital technology, Covid-19, climate change, culture wars, political unrest and economic uncertainty. Jeanine will also unpack the key themes shaping adolescents’ sense of self, self-esteem, mental health and relationships today.

Curious to hear more? 😉

Visit our website to book your place. Be quick, as there are only a few days left to secure an in-person ticket.

Don’t miss out. Reserve your space today 👉 https://orlo.uk/vqXjz

17/02/2026

The Government has extended funding for the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund until March 2028, with a 10% increase next year.

The fund gives adopted and kinship-care children access to vital therapeutic support, and a 12-week consultation on future reforms has also launched.

The continued funding is welcome, but long-term certainty is vital so families can rely on consistent support.

Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/i3DKK

16/02/2026

Have you ever told yourself you were “just tired" while feeling emotionally drained, easily overwhelmed, or disconnected from work you once cared deeply about?

For Alison Huckle, these subtle, accumulating signs were burnout, although she didn't recognise them at the time.

In this month's edition of Therapy Today - It changed my life, Alison shares what burnout felt like, how it quietly took hold, and what helped her begin to heal.

Read more of Alison's story here 👉 https://orlo.uk/7JO1J

13/02/2026

The Government's announced a one-year £7 million funding boost for Early Support Hubs. This will help thousands of 11 to 25 year olds access free, community-based mental health support without needing a GP referral.

It's a move we’ve campaigned for as a member of the Fund the Hubs group.

But longer-term funding is crucial to ensure greater benefits for young people in need and the practitioners who work for these hubs.

Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/ghsE8

12/02/2026

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and sometimes it’s hard to know when a child is just having a tough day or when something deeper might be going on.

Children don’t always have the words to tell us they’re struggling, but they often show us in other ways. Noticing those signs, and knowing how to respond, can make a real difference.

This Children's Mental Health Week, our member Debbie Keenan provides some signs to look out for, and tips for parents on how they can support their child. 💜

11/02/2026

Children are still feeling the mental health impact of lockdown.

Our survey found that four in five therapists working with children are seeing rising anxiety, more complex mental health needs and growing pressure on already overstretched services.

This , we are calling on the Government to act by funding counselling in all schools and expanding Mental Health Support Teams so every child can access timely, professional support wherever they live.

Read the full story 👉 https://orlo.uk/mMGi4

09/02/2026

More young people are finding it harder to access professional mental health support. 📣

Our latest Mindometer survey shows the impact of this gap. Almost three in five therapists (58%) working with children under 18 say that children’s mental health has deteriorated compared to last year.

This is not about a lack of expertise. We already have a trained therapy workforce ready to meet the growing need. What is missing is the funding to provide universal access to counselling in all schools and colleges.

05/02/2026

It’s Time to Talk Day❗💬

Some days, life feels overwhelming. Work, relationships, and change can all build up. Sometimes it is hard to know who to turn to.

Therapy isn’t only for mental health issues. It can help you make sense of life’s challenges, reflect on what matters, and build confidence to face whatever comes next.

Read more about how therapy can also support everyday wellbeing 👉 https://orlo.uk/K0x0e

31/01/2026

"When we can find a way and a therapist to explore our thoughts, our feelings and our behaviours, we can then begin to understand what our challenges are, and then it gives us choices and directions."

Fantastic to see Odette Hamilton and Julia Samuel on BBC Breakfast this morning. They raised so many important points about therapy and encouraged women over 50 to seek professional support if they're struggling, as part of our No More Stiff Upper Lip campaign.

Odette spoke about her own experience of therapy, how it helped her to a 'better place' and why it's a good idea to get help when you need it and not leave things piling up on you.

Julia told viewers how speaking to a therapist is different to talking to friends and urged people to look for a therapist from a professional body, such as BACP.

Watch the full interview on BBC iPlayer here (from 7:20) https://orlo.uk/ndbFC

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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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https://www.bacp.co.uk/

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