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Latest news
'Dear Deidre' still helping people after almost four decades
The nation's agony aunt Deidre Sanders provides support to around 1,000 people each week
Counsellors help raise the barriers to learning that our schoolchildren face
A primary school head teacher explains how and why counselling has been so important to pupils
The Archers episode devoted to therapy session was “authentic, professional and positive”
BACP Governor Una Cavanagh praised the show for its realistic portrayal of therapy
Age should not be a barrier to choice for treating depression
Our older People lead says differences in treatments limits choice and opportunities for recovery
A mum pens a powerful piece to thank her counsellor
Jayne Hammerton says she found it cathartic to put her thoughts down in words and hopes it will help other people in crisis
Remember to love yourself this Valentine’s Day – and ignore unrealistic relationship expectations
“You don’t need someone else to validate yourself,” says counsellor Cate Campbell
Forthcoming events
Research Conference 2019 - Belfast
Working in supervision with the impact of trauma with in a healthcare setting
An evening with Emmy van Deurzen
From our journals
Who needs a diagnosis?
Free article: Are counsellors and psychotherapists becoming over-reliant on psychiatric diagnoses? Catherine Jackson reports. Therapy Today, February 2019
Becoming mum: the power of groupwork in navigating the maternity transition
Free article: Judith Plastow describes how maternity transition groups using an integrated approach are helping women in organisations chart their own path along the journey to becoming working parents. Coaching Today, January 2019
Falling through the net: unrecognised trauma
Free article: Pat Bond suggests that the traumatic aetiologies of depression and anxiety may sometimes be overlooked. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2019
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