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Online communities can raise awareness of mental health issues. But generalised messages often fail to address the complexity of individual experiences, writes Andrew Reeves. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.

Sophia Friedrich shares how, in her experience, being part of the integrated local authority offer makes school counselling better for everyone. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Open article: Ronan Burke explains how cognitive analytic therapy can help patients to cope with the challenge of a diagnosis of a neurological condition, such as multiple sclerosis or brain tumour. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023

The psychological effects of stroke, including depression, are often overlooked. Paul Grantham explains how therapy can alleviate distress for stroke patients and their carers. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023

'I often notice that there is a brief window, where the familiar is thrown into slight relief, bringing a chance to formulate a new understanding of something routine'. Regular column from Jane Harris. University and College Counselling, March 2023

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'As Chair of HUCS, I have been privileged to be invited to join a number of networks, committees and more recently, the Department for Education’s Higher Education Mental Health Implementation taskforce' University and College Counselling, March 2024

An overview of the availability and client profile of step 3 therapies. This report looks at the level of choice within the IAPT programme and the demographic profile, diagnosis and number of sessions attended of clients accessing the different psychological therapies. PDF download.

What are the issues that you face in your client work with employee assistance providers (EAPs) and organisations? Q&A is your chance to ask members of BACP Workplace to respond to your workplace queries. BACP Workplace, October 2023

'There’s something truly remarkable about meeting up and communicating with people you recognise as ‘Your Tribe’ and even within the counselling world, our division is special' Regular column from Mary Jones. University and College Counselling, May 2023