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Information from the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, the lead organisation for CBT in the UK and Ireland
As we settle back into work after the holidays, returning to a sustainable routine can feel like a real challenge. We’re delighted to see our Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald featured in HELLO Magazine sharing a 5-step plan to ease us into the year ahead.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
As we settle back into work after the holidays, returning to a sustainable routine can feel like a real challenge. We’re delighted to see our Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald featured in HELLO Magazine sharing a 5-step plan to ease us into the year ahead.
Read on...
https://ow.ly/bxjM50XVXJh
Read on...
https://ow.ly/bxjM50XVXJh
🚧 Weekly Website Update 🚧
We’ve been working behind the scenes to improve our website and add new updates.
For a full breakdown of what’s new (and what we’re working on), visit:
👉 https://babcp.com/new-website-updates/
More to come soon.
We’ve been working behind the scenes to improve our website and add new updates.
For a full breakdown of what’s new (and what we’re working on), visit:
👉 https://babcp.com/new-website-updates/
More to come soon.
January 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
🚧 Weekly Website Update 🚧
We’ve been working behind the scenes to improve our website and add new updates.
For a full breakdown of what’s new (and what we’re working on), visit:
👉 https://babcp.com/new-website-updates/
More to come soon.
We’ve been working behind the scenes to improve our website and add new updates.
For a full breakdown of what’s new (and what we’re working on), visit:
👉 https://babcp.com/new-website-updates/
More to come soon.
We’re delighted to introduce our Respect Statement, a positive reinforcement of the standards we hold for interactions across all BABCP meetings, events and activities. We’ve shared this with our members and will work to uphold it across all our activities.
➡️ Read it here: https://ow.ly/9wVw50XSYmi
➡️ Read it here: https://ow.ly/9wVw50XSYmi
January 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We’re delighted to introduce our Respect Statement, a positive reinforcement of the standards we hold for interactions across all BABCP meetings, events and activities. We’ve shared this with our members and will work to uphold it across all our activities.
➡️ Read it here: https://ow.ly/9wVw50XSYmi
➡️ Read it here: https://ow.ly/9wVw50XSYmi
Yesterday, NHS England published the recommendations of the operational and delivery review of NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics in England - https://ow.ly/NeAL50XMbzj
You can read our full comment here: https://ow.ly/ZCyF50XMbzk
You can read our full comment here: https://ow.ly/ZCyF50XMbzk
December 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Yesterday, NHS England published the recommendations of the operational and delivery review of NHS adult gender dysphoria clinics in England - https://ow.ly/NeAL50XMbzj
You can read our full comment here: https://ow.ly/ZCyF50XMbzk
You can read our full comment here: https://ow.ly/ZCyF50XMbzk
Today, the Mental Health Act has received Royal Assent. Although it may be some time until it is implemented, the new Act aims to allow greater autonomy for people who may be detained in the future.
You can find out more here: https://ow.ly/r2zP50XLxb6
#MentalHealthAct
You can find out more here: https://ow.ly/r2zP50XLxb6
#MentalHealthAct
Mental Health Bill receives Royal Assent, revolutionising care
The Mental Health Bill has received Royal Assent to modernise outdated mental health laws and improve care for seriously ill patients.
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December 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today, the Mental Health Act has received Royal Assent. Although it may be some time until it is implemented, the new Act aims to allow greater autonomy for people who may be detained in the future.
You can find out more here: https://ow.ly/r2zP50XLxb6
#MentalHealthAct
You can find out more here: https://ow.ly/r2zP50XLxb6
#MentalHealthAct
Following our submission to the Scottish Government on the proposals to merge NES and NHSS to create NHS Delivery, we have written to Tom Arthur MSP to ask for a meeting to discuss the provision of CBT in Scotland.
You can read our consultation response here - https://ow.ly/YTCj50XFL2Z
You can read our consultation response here - https://ow.ly/YTCj50XFL2Z
December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Following our submission to the Scottish Government on the proposals to merge NES and NHSS to create NHS Delivery, we have written to Tom Arthur MSP to ask for a meeting to discuss the provision of CBT in Scotland.
You can read our consultation response here - https://ow.ly/YTCj50XFL2Z
You can read our consultation response here - https://ow.ly/YTCj50XFL2Z
Following the BBC documentary on aversion therapy which aired on Friday 5 December, BABCP has issued a public apology and a statement which you can read on our website - https://babcp.com/press-release-comment-on-bbc-documentary-on-aversion-therapy/
December 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Following the BBC documentary on aversion therapy which aired on Friday 5 December, BABCP has issued a public apology and a statement which you can read on our website - https://babcp.com/press-release-comment-on-bbc-documentary-on-aversion-therapy/
Today, We Speak Up!
This White Ribbon Day, we want more men to use their voices and speak up to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Hear from BABCP President Stirling Moorey about our support for White Ribbon https://ow.ly/8tEK50XxmL9
#WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp #CBT
This White Ribbon Day, we want more men to use their voices and speak up to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Hear from BABCP President Stirling Moorey about our support for White Ribbon https://ow.ly/8tEK50XxmL9
#WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp #CBT
We Speak Up! White Ribbon 2025
In conversation with BABCP President, Dr Stirling Moorey
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Today, We Speak Up!
This White Ribbon Day, we want more men to use their voices and speak up to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Hear from BABCP President Stirling Moorey about our support for White Ribbon https://ow.ly/8tEK50XxmL9
#WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp #CBT
This White Ribbon Day, we want more men to use their voices and speak up to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Hear from BABCP President Stirling Moorey about our support for White Ribbon https://ow.ly/8tEK50XxmL9
#WhiteRibbonDay #WeSpeakUp #CBT
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On White Ribbon Day, 25th November, people around the world stand up against violence against women and girls. The BABCP is a White Ribbon supporter organisation.
This years theme is 'We Speak Up' - see the website for more information.
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
This years theme is 'We Speak Up' - see the website for more information.
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
White Ribbon Day 2025 — White Ribbon UK
www.whiteribbon.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:34 AM
On White Ribbon Day, 25th November, people around the world stand up against violence against women and girls. The BABCP is a White Ribbon supporter organisation.
This years theme is 'We Speak Up' - see the website for more information.
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
This years theme is 'We Speak Up' - see the website for more information.
www.whiteribbon.org.uk/wespeakup
On International Men’s Day, BABCP is calling for greater action to ensure men and boys can access the mental health support when they need it most. Read our release here 👉 https://babcp.com/mens-access-to-talking-therapies/
#InternationalMensDay #MentalHealthMatters
#InternationalMensDay #MentalHealthMatters
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
On International Men’s Day, BABCP is calling for greater action to ensure men and boys can access the mental health support when they need it most. Read our release here 👉 https://babcp.com/mens-access-to-talking-therapies/
#InternationalMensDay #MentalHealthMatters
#InternationalMensDay #MentalHealthMatters
BABCP has recently responded to the DHSC 10-year workforce plan highlighting that, for the 10-Year Health Plan to succeed, the Government needs to invest in NHS Talking Therapies and those who deliver them.
Read our full response here: https://babcp.com/government-10-year-health-plan/
Read our full response here: https://babcp.com/government-10-year-health-plan/
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
BABCP has recently responded to the DHSC 10-year workforce plan highlighting that, for the 10-Year Health Plan to succeed, the Government needs to invest in NHS Talking Therapies and those who deliver them.
Read our full response here: https://babcp.com/government-10-year-health-plan/
Read our full response here: https://babcp.com/government-10-year-health-plan/
📢 Call for Papers – BABCP 2026 Annual Conference
Submissions are now open! Share your work, connect with peers, and shape the future of the psychological professions.
Posters, panels, symposia & more → https://babcp.com/submissions/
#CallForPapers #BABCP2026
Submissions are now open! Share your work, connect with peers, and shape the future of the psychological professions.
Posters, panels, symposia & more → https://babcp.com/submissions/
#CallForPapers #BABCP2026
October 30, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📢 Call for Papers – BABCP 2026 Annual Conference
Submissions are now open! Share your work, connect with peers, and shape the future of the psychological professions.
Posters, panels, symposia & more → https://babcp.com/submissions/
#CallForPapers #BABCP2026
Submissions are now open! Share your work, connect with peers, and shape the future of the psychological professions.
Posters, panels, symposia & more → https://babcp.com/submissions/
#CallForPapers #BABCP2026
At BABCP, we're committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment where people can thrive and reach their fullest potential. That's why we say that personal pronouns matter.
#InternationalPronounsDay
https://ow.ly/EJ8J50Xcp7J
#InternationalPronounsDay
https://ow.ly/EJ8J50Xcp7J
October 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
At BABCP, we're committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment where people can thrive and reach their fullest potential. That's why we say that personal pronouns matter.
#InternationalPronounsDay
https://ow.ly/EJ8J50Xcp7J
#InternationalPronounsDay
https://ow.ly/EJ8J50Xcp7J
🧠 Refugees are at higher risk of mental health problems - 14 to 15 times the rate of those born in the UK, however, they access NHS mental health services about 40% less often.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're calling for better mental health support for asylum seekers https://ow.ly/rlgY50X9fpK
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're calling for better mental health support for asylum seekers https://ow.ly/rlgY50X9fpK
October 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
🧠 Refugees are at higher risk of mental health problems - 14 to 15 times the rate of those born in the UK, however, they access NHS mental health services about 40% less often.
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're calling for better mental health support for asylum seekers https://ow.ly/rlgY50X9fpK
On #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're calling for better mental health support for asylum seekers https://ow.ly/rlgY50X9fpK
In the news - BABCP's Chief Accreditation Officer & Registrar Rebecca Light recently featured in a Daily Telegraph article, explaining what “red flags” to avoid when choosing a therapist.
📰You can read the article here: https://ow.ly/U69q50X8yn1
📰You can read the article here: https://ow.ly/U69q50X8yn1
October 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In the news - BABCP's Chief Accreditation Officer & Registrar Rebecca Light recently featured in a Daily Telegraph article, explaining what “red flags” to avoid when choosing a therapist.
📰You can read the article here: https://ow.ly/U69q50X8yn1
📰You can read the article here: https://ow.ly/U69q50X8yn1
We recently wrote to Scotland’s mental wellbeing Minister seeking clarification for the £16million gap in the mental health budget as part of the Autumn Budget Revision. Several orgs including British Psychological Society and The Royal College of Psychiatrists have also sought urgent clarification.
October 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We recently wrote to Scotland’s mental wellbeing Minister seeking clarification for the £16million gap in the mental health budget as part of the Autumn Budget Revision. Several orgs including British Psychological Society and The Royal College of Psychiatrists have also sought urgent clarification.
One in six adults in the UK is suffering with eco-anxiety. BABCP has launched a guide to help therapists explore this subject with their clients.
You can download our guide here: babcp.com/guidelines-a...
You can download our guide here: babcp.com/guidelines-a...
September 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
One in six adults in the UK is suffering with eco-anxiety. BABCP has launched a guide to help therapists explore this subject with their clients.
You can download our guide here: babcp.com/guidelines-a...
You can download our guide here: babcp.com/guidelines-a...
BABCP has responded to the recent @rcpsych.bsky.social report on Psychedelic and related substances (PARS) for medical use highlighting the importance of talking therapies alongside the potential therapeutic use of PARS.
Read our response here: babcp.com/royal-colleg...
Read our response here: babcp.com/royal-colleg...
Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) report on Psychedelic and related substances for medical use – BABCP
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September 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
BABCP has responded to the recent @rcpsych.bsky.social report on Psychedelic and related substances (PARS) for medical use highlighting the importance of talking therapies alongside the potential therapeutic use of PARS.
Read our response here: babcp.com/royal-colleg...
Read our response here: babcp.com/royal-colleg...
📢 We’re hiring: Assistant Communications Officer
Join our External Affairs team and help deliver engaging content across web, social media, newsletters and more, to support our mission to improve mental health and promote CBT.
🗓️ Deadline: 12 October 2025
👉 Find out more: babcp.com/about/vacanc...
Join our External Affairs team and help deliver engaging content across web, social media, newsletters and more, to support our mission to improve mental health and promote CBT.
🗓️ Deadline: 12 October 2025
👉 Find out more: babcp.com/about/vacanc...
September 16, 2025 at 2:39 PM
📢 We’re hiring: Assistant Communications Officer
Join our External Affairs team and help deliver engaging content across web, social media, newsletters and more, to support our mission to improve mental health and promote CBT.
🗓️ Deadline: 12 October 2025
👉 Find out more: babcp.com/about/vacanc...
Join our External Affairs team and help deliver engaging content across web, social media, newsletters and more, to support our mission to improve mental health and promote CBT.
🗓️ Deadline: 12 October 2025
👉 Find out more: babcp.com/about/vacanc...
🚨 New e-learning launched today: NHS England's 'Staying Safe from Suicide: Best Practice Guidance' e-learning session.
This 75-minute training is designed for mental health practitioners across NHS, private, voluntary and charity care settings.
🔗https://www.minded.org.uk/Component/Details/849008
This 75-minute training is designed for mental health practitioners across NHS, private, voluntary and charity care settings.
🔗https://www.minded.org.uk/Component/Details/849008
September 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🚨 New e-learning launched today: NHS England's 'Staying Safe from Suicide: Best Practice Guidance' e-learning session.
This 75-minute training is designed for mental health practitioners across NHS, private, voluntary and charity care settings.
🔗https://www.minded.org.uk/Component/Details/849008
This 75-minute training is designed for mental health practitioners across NHS, private, voluntary and charity care settings.
🔗https://www.minded.org.uk/Component/Details/849008
This time last week, we were welcoming delegates to #EABCT2025 in Glasgow. What a congress this was!
Thank you to everyone who joined us there, we look forward to welcoming you to #BABCP2026 in Warwick, from 14-16 July 2026. We'll be sharing more details soon.
Thank you to everyone who joined us there, we look forward to welcoming you to #BABCP2026 in Warwick, from 14-16 July 2026. We'll be sharing more details soon.
September 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
This time last week, we were welcoming delegates to #EABCT2025 in Glasgow. What a congress this was!
Thank you to everyone who joined us there, we look forward to welcoming you to #BABCP2026 in Warwick, from 14-16 July 2026. We'll be sharing more details soon.
Thank you to everyone who joined us there, we look forward to welcoming you to #BABCP2026 in Warwick, from 14-16 July 2026. We'll be sharing more details soon.
🌍 Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay — a reminder that listening and talking openly can save lives.
🎧 In this episode of our Let’s Talk About CBT podcast, Ian shares his story, and we hear from State of Mind Sport about supporting communities affected by suicide.
👉 Listen here: bit.ly/4mcBetH
🎧 In this episode of our Let’s Talk About CBT podcast, Ian shares his story, and we hear from State of Mind Sport about supporting communities affected by suicide.
👉 Listen here: bit.ly/4mcBetH
Let's Talk About CBT: Let’s talk about…. mental fitness in sports
In this episode of Let’s Talk About CBT, Helen Macdonald speaks with Phil Cooper, mental health nurse and co-founder of the charity State of Mind Sport, and Ian Knott, former professional rugby l...
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September 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🌍 Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay — a reminder that listening and talking openly can save lives.
🎧 In this episode of our Let’s Talk About CBT podcast, Ian shares his story, and we hear from State of Mind Sport about supporting communities affected by suicide.
👉 Listen here: bit.ly/4mcBetH
🎧 In this episode of our Let’s Talk About CBT podcast, Ian shares his story, and we hear from State of Mind Sport about supporting communities affected by suicide.
👉 Listen here: bit.ly/4mcBetH
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#TheMostInterestingThinginMentalHealth: #Insomnia is major factor contributing to many mental health problems. @ProfEspie University of Oxford
@ox.ac.uk gives top tips for clinicians at the European CBT Conference
#EABCT2025 @babcpevents.bsky.social
@babcpjournals.bsky.social @babcp.com
@ox.ac.uk gives top tips for clinicians at the European CBT Conference
#EABCT2025 @babcpevents.bsky.social
@babcpjournals.bsky.social @babcp.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
#TheMostInterestingThinginMentalHealth: #Insomnia is major factor contributing to many mental health problems. @ProfEspie University of Oxford
@ox.ac.uk gives top tips for clinicians at the European CBT Conference
#EABCT2025 @babcpevents.bsky.social
@babcpjournals.bsky.social @babcp.com
@ox.ac.uk gives top tips for clinicians at the European CBT Conference
#EABCT2025 @babcpevents.bsky.social
@babcpjournals.bsky.social @babcp.com
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My poster at @EABCT @babcp.com conference in Glasgow. Culturally adapted CBT with South Asian cardiac patients.
September 5, 2025 at 3:41 PM
My poster at @EABCT @babcp.com conference in Glasgow. Culturally adapted CBT with South Asian cardiac patients.
We’re Hiring: Lived Experience Lead
At BABCP, we’re putting lived experience at the heart of everything we do — and we’re looking for someone to help lead the way.
👉Find out more - closing date 22 Sep: babcp.com/about/vacanc...
At BABCP, we’re putting lived experience at the heart of everything we do — and we’re looking for someone to help lead the way.
👉Find out more - closing date 22 Sep: babcp.com/about/vacanc...
August 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
We’re Hiring: Lived Experience Lead
At BABCP, we’re putting lived experience at the heart of everything we do — and we’re looking for someone to help lead the way.
👉Find out more - closing date 22 Sep: babcp.com/about/vacanc...
At BABCP, we’re putting lived experience at the heart of everything we do — and we’re looking for someone to help lead the way.
👉Find out more - closing date 22 Sep: babcp.com/about/vacanc...