University and College Counselling includes sector-specific articles, research, divisional updates and news, all aimed at supporting and disseminating best practice. It keeps readers up to date and informed on developments within the sector and enhances networking.
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If you would like to submit an article for University and College Counselling, please contact the editor, David Mair, at david.mair@bacp.co.uk.
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Open articles
Single-session formulation: An alternative to the waiting list
Open article: As services buckle under exponential rises in demand for therapy, Peter Jenkins outlines a model of short-term intervention designed to alleviate pressures on our systems of work. University and College Counselling, November 2020
Oaks from acorns: the early days of a student counselling pioneer
Open article: As we celebrate 50 years of the Association for Student Counselling (ASC), Rita Mintz and Mark Fudge pay tribute to the impact of early trailblazers, and in particular to Audrey Newsome, who laid the foundations for our work today. University and College Counselling, September 2020
Providing help at the point of need: insights from single-session therapy
Open article: With demand for support outstripping supply, can services incorporate single-session therapy into their offering? Windy Dryden discusses potential benefits of a single-session mindset in student counselling services. University and College Counselling, May 2020