BACP@BACP

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. We support counsellors and psychotherapists to help them better serve their clients.

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BACP@BACP
7 Feb 2025
We’ve stopped using X. Read more about our decision here: orlo.uk/GYgq1 Thank you for following us and engaging with us on X over the years. We won’t be posting or replying to messages here any more. You can keep in touch with us in other ways.
How to reach us You can chat to us and message us over on Facebook and LinkedIn. Visit our website: www.bacp.co.uk for information on all aspects of BACP and therapy – finding a therapist, membership, counselling training, events and more. Speak to our customer services team: bacp@bacp.co.uk or 01455 883300.

ALT How to reach us You can chat to us and message us over on Facebook and LinkedIn. Visit our website: www.bacp.co.uk for information on all aspects of BACP and therapy – finding a therapist, membership, counselling training, events and more. Speak to our customer services team: bacp@bacp.co.uk or 01455 883300.
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From digital dramas to endless to do lists and societal pressures, if you’re struggling with parental duties you’re not alone. 😫 As part of Parent Mental Health Day, our members have shared tips to make parenting easier and enjoyable. 🔗 👉 orlo.uk/R79uo #Therapy
Keep expectations realistic

ALT Keep expectations realistic

Reflect on how you were parented

ALT Reflect on how you were parented

Build your bond

ALT Build your bond

Consider professional support

ALT Consider professional support

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Forgiveness is often overlooked in therapy, despite its mental health benefits. In the latest Thresholds journal, psychotherapist Chris Wake discusses how therapists can mindfully guide clients through forgiveness without pressure. 🔗👉 orlo.uk/tR0bo #Psychotherapy
Thresholds Journal “Therapists interested in using forgiveness may find it helpful to increase their knowledge of the process – and be self-reflective about how their personal perspectives influence whether and how they use it” Chris Wake

ALT Thresholds Journal “Therapists interested in using forgiveness may find it helpful to increase their knowledge of the process – and be self-reflective about how their personal perspectives influence whether and how they use it” Chris Wake

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January can be a challenging time for couples because of circumstances that come together at this time of year. So what can you do to improve your relationship if it's feeling strained? Our member Jonathan Eddie has shared his advice. Read more 🔗 👉 orlo.uk/5AG3I
Be realistic about change

ALT Be realistic about change

Look after yourself but know when to compromise

ALT Look after yourself but know when to compromise

Know your triggers and share them

ALT Know your triggers and share them

Consider counselling

ALT Consider counselling
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What is art therapy❓ Find out here 🔗 👉 orlo.uk/WJ4YQ #Counselling #Therapy #ExistentialTherapy #CounsellingChangesLives
What is art therapy? BACP

ALT What is art therapy? BACP
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The latest Therapy Today podcast is here❗ We're joined by family estrangement specialist Karl Melvin who talks about working with estranged adults and how the impact of estrangement might manifest in clients' lives. Members can listen here 🎧 👉 orlo.uk/7Y0mv
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"An amazing story! 💜 In Therapy Today - It changed my life, Andrew Rewell shares how therapy helped him 'climb out of the black hole of depression' and inspired him to pursue counselling to support others on the same journey. 🔗 👉 orlo.uk/KFFng
Therapy Today - It changed my life "Having someone to talk openly to without judgment helped me understand why I was feeling the way I was. I started to use each week’s session as a time marker – I’d survived another week!" Andrew Rewell

ALT Therapy Today - It changed my life "Having someone to talk openly to without judgment helped me understand why I was feeling the way I was. I started to use each week’s session as a time marker – I’d survived another week!" Andrew Rewell

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Start the year strong and beat the January blues! 🌟 Our members share expert tips to boost your mood and keep you motivated. Don’t let the winter slump hold you back—get energised and make the most of 2025. 🔗👉 orlo.uk/CJj5Y #CounsellingTips #SelfCare #Wellbeing
Set small, realistic goals that motivate you

ALT Set small, realistic goals that motivate you

Practice self-compassion and gratitude

ALT Practice self-compassion and gratitude

Plan fun things to do

ALT Plan fun things to do

Organise your space

ALT Organise your space
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Healthcare professionals working in end-of-life care face immense emotional challenges, often without the support they need. Mireille Hayden shares how she helps this workforce so they can continue to take care of the dying. Read more 👉 orlo.uk/dA8Oe
Workplace “It’s my belief that we should recognise the true value of the work involved in helping people to die well, and properly support the professionals with their normal, human responses to death and dying” Mireille Hayden

ALT Workplace “It’s my belief that we should recognise the true value of the work involved in helping people to die well, and properly support the professionals with their normal, human responses to death and dying” Mireille Hayden

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There's still time to book your online space for our Student Conference on 8 February 📢 🚨 It will feature discussions on challenges impacting the profession, equipping you with the knowledge to approach them in the future. Book your space today ➡️ orlo.uk/CzELj
Student Conference 2025 Book your online space today! Saturday 8 February 2025 Book your place

ALT Student Conference 2025 Book your online space today! Saturday 8 February 2025 Book your place
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New year, happier you? From lowering stress levels to boosting immune systems, your happiness can have a powerful influence on your health. Our members have provided some tips on how you can boost your happiness, and why you should start now. 🔗 👉 orlo.uk/f0Em4
Prioritise your emotional wellbeing

ALT Prioritise your emotional wellbeing

Foster a growth mindset

ALT Foster a growth mindset

Plan something to look forward to

ALT Plan something to look forward to

Cultivate meaningful relationships

ALT Cultivate meaningful relationships

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What is person-centred counselling❓ Find out more 🔗 👉 orlo.uk/On4vW #Counselling #Pyschotherapy #Therapy #CounsellingChangesLives
What is person-centred counselling? BACP

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Our network meetings are back for 2025! They're a great place for members to come together and share experiences, challenges and success stories. And you can carry on the conversations in our Communities of Practice 😉 Find a meeting near you ➡️ orlo.uk/GY1zx
Find a network meeting near you.

ALT Find a network meeting near you.

Network meetings near you Community Network - Wigan 14/01/2025 (14 spaces remaining) Private Practice - Chester 17/01/2025 (13 spaces remaining) Private Practice - Brixton 31/01/2025 (32 spaces remaining) Private Practice - Cambridge 28/02/2025 (23 spaces remaining)

ALT Network meetings near you Community Network - Wigan 14/01/2025 (14 spaces remaining) Private Practice - Chester 17/01/2025 (13 spaces remaining) Private Practice - Brixton 31/01/2025 (32 spaces remaining) Private Practice - Cambridge 28/02/2025 (23 spaces remaining)

Private Practice - Kent 08/03/2025 (18 spaces remaining) Private Practice - Brixton 28/03/2025 (37 spaces remaining)

ALT Private Practice - Kent 08/03/2025 (18 spaces remaining) Private Practice - Brixton 28/03/2025 (37 spaces remaining)
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📣 Our Children, Young People and Families Conference takes place on 15 March and this year's theme is 'Systems around the child'. Visit our website to find out more and book your space today ➡️ orlo.uk/lWdII #CYPF2025
BACP Children, Young People and Families Conference 2025 Systems around the child Taking place on Saturday 15 March 2025 at Convene 133 Houndsditch, London.

ALT BACP Children, Young People and Families Conference 2025 Systems around the child Taking place on Saturday 15 March 2025 at Convene 133 Houndsditch, London.
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January can be a time of reflection and for some people it may seem that although it's a new year, you're still stuck in the same old rut. Our members have shared nine tips to help you break free and take control this new year. 🔗 👉 orlo.uk/Zb7qE
Step outside your comfort zone

ALT Step outside your comfort zone

Set small, actionable goals

ALT Set small, actionable goals

Reconnect with your values

ALT Reconnect with your values

Take action instead of overthinking

ALT Take action instead of overthinking

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Is it time to dump the ‘dustbin diagnosis’? In the latest Therapy Today journal - The big issue, Ellie Broughton asks whether a borderline personality disorder diagnosis prevents clients and especially women from getting the help they really need. 🔗👉 orlo.uk/UWcku
Therapy Today - The big issue Time to dump the 'dustbin diagnosis'? Ellie Broughton

ALT Therapy Today - The big issue Time to dump the 'dustbin diagnosis'? Ellie Broughton

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New year, new jobs! Members can see the latest counselling and psychotherapy vacancies on our Jobs Board 🙌 Find out more here ➡️ orlo.uk/ztfg9 #Vacancies #JobSearch #Counselling #Psychotherapy
New year, new job! BACP Jobs board

ALT New year, new job! BACP Jobs board
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From all the team at BACP, we wish you all love, joy and peace in the year ahead 💜 #HappyNewYear
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025

ALT HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025

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From all of us at BACP, we'd like to wish you all a happy Christmas. We hope that you find some joy during this festive period 💜 🎄 ☺️ #HappyChristmas #Christmas #Christmas2024 #MerryChristmas #Holidays
We wish you a wonderful Christmas

ALT We wish you a wonderful Christmas
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📢 We're closed for the Christmas holidays until Thursday 2 January 2025. We wish you all a #MerryChristmas and a Happy New Year!🤗💜 Our FAQs may help while we're away and there's more information if you need urgent support ➡️ orlo.uk/eQcdP
Closed for Christmas. We'll be back on Thursday 2 January 2025.

ALT Closed for Christmas. We'll be back on Thursday 2 January 2025.
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