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The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. We support counsellors and psychotherapists to help them better serve their clients.
Leicestershire
Joined December 2009
We have been tagged in several posts raising concerns about a series of tweets by a BACP member. We are taking this seriously and currently looking into it. Thank you.
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Our member Dr Ramesh Pattni was awarded an OBE by the Duke of Cambridge during a ceremony at Windsor Castle🙌 . 🔗
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@thoraoffbeat Hi, . Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We can confirm that this organisation is not a member of BACP, and we’ve contacted them to ask they remove the BACP logo from their website and other advertising materials. Maria.
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We’re extremely disappointed with Sunak’s harmful and inaccurate comments on mental health and work. Read our response to Sunak’s call to end ‘sick note culture’ ➡️
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We've been shocked and disappointed by some of the media coverage and comments about therapy this week, relating to Prince Harry and the Royal Family. Read our full statement here ➡️
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We’re shocked and disappointed by reported changes to the UK government’s plan to ban conversion therapy in England and Wales. Please find our response here ➡️
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@Nutellastaan @cpcab Hi, . Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We can confirm that this organisation is not a member of BACP, and we’ve contacted them to ask they remove the BACP logo from their website and other advertising materials. Maria.
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We're pleased the Duke and Duchess of Sussex advocate for mental health, but warn against people at “home and feeling bored” during the ongoing #coronavirus crisis doing short online training courses to become a counsellor. Read more at 👉
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Support our call for a trained #counsellor in every school and college by contacting your MP, find out more: #CYPGreenPaper18 #counselling
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📢 Children's mental health is at crisis point. This #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek we're calling for action and investment to make a difference in millions of young people's lives. This starts with the need for a counsellor in every school. Read our call
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Every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide. Our Chair Andrew Reeves has recorded a 40-second message for #WorldMentalHealthDay on this year’s theme of #suicideprevention
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NICE agrees with BACP that counselling works as a treatment for #depression in adults. Read our statement:
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We're hosting a free online event 'Working with bereavement and complex grief' on Fri 26 June. Join Andy Langord @CruseCare, Julia Samuels and Dr Paquita De Zulueta as they discuss how COVID-19 is impacting those who are bereaved during this time
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Should be a statutory right for children in Eng to have access to school-based counselling services said Matthew Reed, CEO @childrenssociety.
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Powerful words from @romankemp 👏. Children and young people should not face a lottery for mental health support. Counselling must be built into plans for school mental health support teams. Our members are ready to step into paid therapy roles as part of the MHST rollout.
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📢 The next Government must bring forward a ban on conversion therapy within the next Parliament. Please join us in advocating for better mental health support across the UK. Support our manifesto asks by writing to your candidates using our template. 👉
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What a powerful message from footballer Anthony Knockaert about the importance of talking to someone. If you are ready to talk, BACP's counsellors are #HereToHelp Find them here: #CounsellingChangesLives.
👏 Anthony Knockaert opens up about depression. 💬 "I want to leave a message to footballers and people in general. As soon as they go through this, it’s important to talk to someone and not be scared.”. #BHAFC 🔵⚪️. Knockaert's Message ➡️
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🗣️ | "Counsellors and psychotherapists are listening to those in need right now, helping them explore and understand how they're feeling about this situation.". Our VP @lucianaberger calls for a long-term action plan for mental health support ➡️
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It’s time to stop saying ‘I’m fine’ when actually we’re anything but via @MetroUK #mentalhealth.
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@DrAlexGeorge For children to get access to the mental health support many of them desperately need, there needs to be a qualified, paid counsellor in every school. There are thousands of trained counsellors ready to do this work. The Government needs to fund school counselling in England(1/2).
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We're delighted that the re-analysis of the Pybis et al (2017) paper has confirmed counselling as effective as CBT for depression visit or read the paper at
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We welcome the draft guidance for consultation by NICE, which supports #counselling for depression in adults
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@aclientfirst Hi Erin. We won't be commenting on UKCP’s decision. We can however, confirm that BACP remains committed to the MoU and to ending the practice of conversion therapy in the UK.
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We're aware of a company using member data without permission and are actively investigating this issue on behalf of our members. We'll provide an update on this in due course.
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Only 12% of people realise anyone can call themselves a counsellor or psychotherapist*. People need to know why to choose a therapist who is on a @prof_standards accredited register – such as ours. We regularly highlight this in the media and now ITV has covered this. (1/6)
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📢 We’re pleased to have contributed to a @BBCNews article highlighting the importance of choosing a therapist registered with a PSA-accredited professional body and to emphasise our members’ training and expertise🙌. Read more⬇️ #MentalHealth.
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Concerns over #coronavirus mean many members are having to consider offering telephone counselling or working online. We've gathered together some resources to help you work ethically and effectively. They're open for both members and non-members to use
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🗣️ "To me, going to counselling is like having a spa treatment. You know you’re looking after yourself by doing that.". Illustrator Emily shared these powerful drawings after her mum’s death and told us how a counsellor has helped her. ➡️
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We've brought together a selection of resources for working with race and diversity to support our members and their clients. All resources are free access for members until June 30 ➡️
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We’re pleased to see that mental health will now be added into the remit of the COVID-19 public inquiry. Thank you to all the organisations who backed our campaign and signed our letter to the inquiry's Chair. 🔗
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This University Mental Health Day join us in calling for greater funding for embedded counselling services at universities. This is why it's needed. 🧵. #UniMentalHealthDay (1/5)
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If you feel you need support coping with bereavement during Christmas, these tips may help. You can also call the national helpline on 0808 808 1677. For Christmas opening hours visit @CruseCare
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We've launched our R.A.I.S.E. campaign to help people spot the signs of depression in men and to encourage men to seek therapy if they are struggling with their mental health. Read more here #MensMentalHealth
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"We have thousands of highly trained counsellors that could be employed to help these people. and we’ve been working hard to make sure the right people in the NHS know this." Read more of our response to BBC research about IAPT here:
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There's a lot of talk about therapy out there at the moment, so we're sharing some statistics from our latest Public Perceptions Survey to show how counselling changes lives 💜
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School counsellors have a positive effect on children’s lives in so many ways – but sadly many young people don’t have access to this support. Join our campaign calling on the UK Government to #InvestInSchoolCounselling. ➡️
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We believe a paid counsellor should be provided in every school. This is what our survey found the public think about school counselling. #BackToSchool #BackToSchool2019
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Please support our call for a trained #counsellor in every school by contacting your MP #CYPGreenPaper18
"50% of mental health difficulties in adults started before the age of 14, so early intervention is key.". Many schools are 'struggling to support mental health needs', @Place2Be report finds:
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Our member Kathryn @de_prudhoe has issued a moving call to MPs for investment in bereavement counselling for families affected by #COVID__19. She told the @AppgCoronavirus about the impact her father's death has had on her family. Read her story here
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Paper in BMC Psychiatry shows counselling as effective as CBT in treating depression - in fewer sessions - read here
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Lovely to see therapists connecting on Twitter like this. Well done to @drpeterblundell for starting off the conversation. Do say hello and use #TherapistsConnect if you haven't already. 👋👍.
I’ve been thinking about helping therapists connect more on Twitter. If you comment in the thread with your approach, geographical position and any specialty interest areas I’ll retweet and hopefully we’ll all make some new connections. Feel free to retweet #TherapistsConnect.
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Along with @BritPsyCouncil and @UKCP_Updates, we're calling on the Government to maximise the role of counselling and psychotherapy in supporting the nation through the #coronavirus crisis. Get involved 👉 #Counselling4thePeople #counsellingchangeslives
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@JessicaLBarnard @betterhelp Hi Jess,. We're sorry to hear what you've been through. Therapists should provide a safe and supportive space for clients. If your therapist was one of our members, you can raise your concerns with our team by calling us on 01455 883300 option 2.(1/2).
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“When it comes to mental health, there must be no compromise”.John Cowley argues that student counselling services must be delivered by trained, qualified and professional accountable staff #studentcounselling
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“Children’s social and emotional needs have to be met before they can even start to think about the work they are doing at school.". A primary school head teacher talks passionately about how and why counselling has been so important to pupils. 👉
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Rise in demand for #private #counsellors as patients say NHS waiting lists are too long. Via @mhtodaymag
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'It's apparent from the findings presented here that counselling is not inferior to CBT' Says BACP's Jo Pybis
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Bake Off winner @BegumNadiya will have therapy to explore the panic attacks she has experienced since childhood as part of a new BBC season on #mentalhealth. Read more 👉 #SaturdayMotivation
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@DrAlexGeorge @DrAlexGeorge Good luck in the role. We're urging the government to maximise the critical role counselling and psychotherapy needs to play in helping support the country’s mental health through the #COVID19 crisis and beyond 🔗
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Join us in urging the Government to maximise counselling and psychotherapy's role in responding to the #coronavirus crisis. Add your voice here >> #Counselling4thePeople #counsellingchangeslives #TherapistsConnect #COVID19 #mentalhealth
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We welcome the Children's Commissioner for England's call for a counsellor in every school. "We should be shaping provision around vulnerable children’s needs enabling them to access treatment that will make a difference.". 👉
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Self-care and doing the things you enjoy can improve mental wellbeing, reduce feelings of stress and help you cope through difficult times. How are you kind to yourself? #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #WSPD2020
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We have joined eight other leading #mentalhealth organisations in calling on the Government to remove benefits sanctions for people with mental health difficulties 👉 #newsavoy2019
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We said a fond farewell today to our outgoing Chair Andrew Reeves, who is stepping down at the AGM 🍰
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It's #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek Please support our call for a trained #counsellor in every school and college by contacting your MP, find out more: #CYPGreenPaper18 #counselling.
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We’ve reinforced to NHS England that counsellors and psychotherapists can play a wider role in meeting the challenges ahead
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Whatever you're going through at this time of year. if you've been struggling with grief, loneliness, relationship problems or family difficulties . or it's been a stressful and busy week. Don't forget. Be kind to yourself.
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Join our campaign to maximise the role counselling and psychotherapy needs to play in supporting the nation through the #coronavirus crisis. Sign our petition ➡️ #Counselling4thePeople #counsellingchangeslives
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We're delighted that @Relate_charity are backing our campaign urging Government to maximise counselling and psychotherapy's role in responding to the #Covid19 crisis. Sign our petition ➡️ #Counselling4thePeople #counsellingchangeslives #TherapistsConnect
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There's no upper age limit to benefit from counselling. Read our blog in the @IndependentAge
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We're at the #nspaconf today. We're calling for increased access to and greater choice of talking therapies, as well as reduced waiting times helping to support #suicideprevention.
Jackie Doyle-Price at the NSPA conference: proper prevention measures must be put in place to save lives #NSPAconf
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Our campaign to protect sexual assault survivors' counselling notes during criminal investigations has finally received government backing. Read the full story here ➡️
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Join us for a free webinar on 28 July exploring the impact of Covid-19 on BAME communities. We'll be joined by presenters @DavidWeaver01 @Myira_Khan & @Dturner300. Here, our President David Weaver explains why it's such an important event. Find out more
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🏫| Our campaign for a paid counsellor to be available in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England has been backed by the @LibDems . Read more ➡️ #InvestInSchoolCounselling
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.@BACP.is pleased to see additional 2.8bn made available for NHS. How much of this is.allocated to frontline mental health services? #Budget2017.
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If you're feeling anxious about #coronavirus, then counsellors have shared lots of tips and strategies on how to cope 👉 #COVID19 #anxiety #mentalhealth #StayAtHomeSaveLives
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“There hasn’t been a single moment in my career when I’ve regretted being a counsellor. “The energy, the wonder that comes from the work is breathtaking.” @Reeves_Therapy is our final speaker of the day at #CYPFconf2019.
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Prince William has encouraged people to talk more about their #mentalhealth. “We’ve got to start tackling it now so our children and grandchildren can be a lot more open about it," he said. Read more from the Duke of Cambridge at
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🏫 | Our campaign for a paid counsellor to be available in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England has been raised in a debate in Parliament by @JimShannonMP . 🔗 #InvestInSchoolCounselling
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The article Messages from the Body in February's Therapy Today incorrectly used the term ‘medically unexplained’ in relation to a list of conditions, including CFS/ME. We’re sorry for this error & want to apologise … (1/2).
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We're calling for the next Government to commit to providing a paid counsellor in every school in England, in line with the rest of the UK. Here's Liam explaining why school counselling is so important. #StandUpForCounselling #GeneralElection2019
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🏫 | We’ve called on government to invest in a trained professional counsellor in every secondary school and college in England in our Comprehensive Spending Review submission ➡️ Thank you everyone who's supported our #InvestInSchoolCounselling campaign
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"Life will keep throwing up challenges and we will continue to try to accept and adapt to them.". Broadcaster and our member @sianwilliams100 writes for Therapy Today. 🔗 #ThursdayThoughts
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This powerful and important campaign by @samaritans aims to tackle the stigma around men seeking help. Talking to someone can make a difference if you're finding life hard. #RealPeopleRealStories #CounsellingChangesLives.
Suicide is the biggest killer of men under 50, with men aged 20-59 at the biggest risk of suicide. Our new campaign shares real stories from men who've been through tough times, encouraging other men to seek help when they need it #RealPeopleRealStories
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🐶 | “Some people feel safer around animals. and get an opportunity to form a relationship in a way they won’t be able to with a human.”. BACP counsellor Sarah Urwin says animal-assisted therapy can promote mental well-being in all ages ➡️ #FridayFeeling
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Secondary school teacher Rachel says counselling changed her life after she was off work due to stress for four months. Here's her story to mark the start of #StressAwarenessMonth. Read more here:
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Our members in Wales talk about how statutory provision of school counselling has benefited young people. We want the next Government to commit to providing a paid counsellor in every school in England too. 👉 #StandUpForCounselling #GE2019
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We welcome the government’s Loneliness Strategy for England and are pleased to have contributed to the consultation. Loneliness affects people of all ages and increases the risk of anxiety and depression.
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.@BACP and @CruseCare have formed a strategic partnership to promote the benefits of counselling for people who struggle to cope following the death of someone close to them
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A message from our Chair Natalie Bailey ahead of #WorldMentalHealthDay. This year's theme is mental health for all.
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Fantastic to see @UKLabour pledge to provide access to qualified counsellors in all schools. We have lobbied all parties on this, including sending costings for how it could work. #GeneralElection2019.
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“For us the hardest part was going to a session for the first time, acknowledging that we needed a bit of help. Now I look forward to them.". TV presenter Ben Fogle and his wife Marina have opened up about their experience of marriage #counselling. 👉
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@Glennademeter @prof_standards @UKCP_Updates @ncs_media Hi Glenna, we don’t think it’s fair or reasonable that qualified professionals are finding themselves in the position of taking unpaid work. We believe the promotion of voluntary jobs or roles for qualified counsellors contributes to the underfunding of counselling services (1/2).
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‘You must not silently suffer.’ Prince Harry opens up about mental health during his #RoyalVisitAustralia . Read more at
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We believe all students should have access to timely #counselling when they need it. Please support our campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of embedded counselling services in #highereducation
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"I'm not afraid to admit I have therapy," says #ImACeleb star Emily Atack. "For me, it’s about someone listening to your feelings and giving their professional opinion.".#TuesdayThoughts. 👉
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🗣️ | "Perinatal mental health is an urgent and pressing issue for the whole of society.". Good luck to our VP @lucianaberger in her new role as chair of the @MMHAlliance 👇.
We are delighted to introduce you to the new Chair of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance: @lucianaberger!. Luciana was unanimously appointed by MMHA members at a virtual election on Thursday 3 September. Read more:
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🏫Our children and young people need access to counselling as they face increased change and uncertainty in their lives because of the Covid-19 pandemic. We’re asking you to support the campaign by signing our petition now ➡️ #InvestInSchoolCounselling
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