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Making therapy safe for autistic adults: One pair of shoes at a time News Published 19 Jan 2026 Zoe McFarlane identifies how to engage and empower autistic clients
The personal needs and work motivations of counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists Research Published 16 Sep 2026 Updated 16 Sep 2026 Research by Niravone Saignavongs
Preparing for the 2026 Ethical Framework The new Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions 2026 has been launched and will become mandatory on Tuesday 3 November 2026. This page will help you prepare for the transition by providing information about the review process, as well as feedback which helped shape the new framework and supporting resources.
Green Party manifesto reflects our policy asks News Published 12 Jun 2024 We’re pleased to see so many specific commitments to counselling
Research resources Research Published 28 Jul 2017 Updated 28 Sep 2026 Resources to inform your practice, help you undertake research and update you on our research activities.
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Family and pressurised environments About therapy Find out about the most common causes of conflict, how to resolve them and when it’s time to seek therapy