2026 UK counselling and therapy trends and attitudes

The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy’s Public Perceptions Survey found that 37% of 5,000 people surveyed said they had seen a therapist, up from 35% last year (29% men, 44% women). 72% found it helpful and 76% recommended it. 30% of people aged 16-24 have seen a counsellor or psychotherapist at some point, up on 24% last year.