In light of the recent UK Supreme Court ruling on women and biological sex, we at the NACP wish to express our solidarity and unwavering support for trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning (TNBGQ) individuals — both within our membership and across the wider public. We recognise that this decision has created confusion, anxiety, and distress among…

In 2025, the way we live, work, and learn has evolved — yet some parts of the counselling and psychotherapy profession are still being held back by entry requirements that no longer reflect the realities of modern training, technology, or client needs. At the National Alliance of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (NACP), we believe it’s time…

Many counselling students pour their time, energy, and money into rigorous qualifications — often delivered through traditional, classroom-based programmes. Yet when the course ends and the certificate is in hand, a common, painful question emerges: “I’m qualified… but now what?” Despite years of study, many new therapists leave training feeling professionally underprepared for the realities…