BABCP submission to POST pregnancy and postpartum mental health
The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapies (CBT) in the UK and Ireland with over 26,000 members. Our mission is to support the development of CBT, and those who deliver it, to improve the mental health of people across the UK and Ireland. […]
BABCP submission to the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 Remedial Order
The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the proposed Mental Health Care and Treatment Remedial Order. Access to timely, effective, and evidence-based psychological therapies is essential for good mental health care. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a proven treatment for many mental health conditions, […]
BABCP response to PCBP call for evidence on the future of the profession
BABCP welcomes the opportunity to submit evidence to the Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy call for evidence on the future of the profession. Our response aims to contribute to the Commission’s aim of examining the current and future landscape of the professions to identify the key issues affecting the sector, professionals, and services. State of the sector What experience and/or evidence do you have about how […]
Comment – Coming off antidepressants
Commenting on the Independent article on coming off antidepressants published on 10 December 2025, BABCP president Dr Stirling Moorey said: “There is good evidence that continuing on antidepressants after recovery from depression reduces relapse. NICE guidelines also include in their recommendation CBT for those who have remitted from depression[1]. The news that it is possible […]
Press release: Comment on BBC documentary on aversion therapy
Commenting on the BBC documentary on aversion therapy broadcast on 5 December, Dr Stirling Moorey, President of the British Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) said: “BABCP fully acknowledges that using aversion therapy or any techniques to attempt to change someone’s sexuality, gender identity or expression is abusive. We sincerely regret historical practices and research, […]
BABCP response to Scottish Government consultation on NHS Delivery
BABCP response to Scottish Government consultation on NHS Delivery – a new national delivery organisation to lead transformation across our health and social care system The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in the UK and Ireland. Our mission is to support the development […]
World Mental Health Day 2025
BABCP calls for better mental health support for asylum seekers and refugees on World Mental Health Day This year’s theme of World Mental Health Day is Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies. Whether man-made or otherwise, catastrophes and emergencies often have long-lasting consequences on people’s mental health. We have just issued a new […]
BABCP launches guide to aid CBT therapists navigate eco-distress and climate anxiety
According to a study by the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP), one in six adults in the UK and over one in three (33%) 18-24 year old respondents reported suffering with eco-anxiety, with 29% having sought help from a counsellor, therapist or medical professional[1]. Children are also struggling with eight in 10 children […]
Website update
New website launched! Our new site will make it easier for BABCP members to manage their membership services online, and includes: An enhanced ‘member account’ section with access to invoices, messages, event booking and much more. Improved access to services and applications Easier access to resources Members of the public will also see improvements, with […]
Response: Supreme Court ruling of ‘For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers’
As the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT) in the UK and Ireland we wish to respond to the Supreme Court ruling and the reporting surrounding it. We are concerned about the impact on mental health and wellbeing for trans, non-binary, intersex, gender-questioning people (TN-B/I) and those close to them or those providing care. We want to offer our support and compassion to […]
