18/11/2025
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) has released new survey findings highlighting the growing impact of issues like the cost of living, loneliness, and climate anxiety on mental health in the UK.
I was pleased to be asked to offer a comment on these results.
"I’ve noticed a growing number of clients seeking support for alcohol, drug, and po*******hy use. These often become coping mechanisms for people facing difficulties such as mental health struggles, financial stress, and other life pressures. I’m also seeing more people seeking support for difficulties that began during COVID - particularly those connected to lockdowns and their impact on wellbeing and increased alcohol consumption"
Andrew Harvey, BACP-accredited therapist
Our annual survey into the state of the nation's mental health