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Personal critiques of new books for counsellors and psychotherapists working with children, young people and families. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024

Four of our General Election policies have been included in Welsh party manifestos published this week

Counselling is fighting to hold onto its place in school-based mental health initiatives, says Marilyn McGowan. Therapy Today, November 2023

Many people took up gardening during the pandemic to support their psychological wellbeing. Mike Morgan wonders whether it could be a creative response to our mental health crisis. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023

And does it deter clients from seeking help? asks Sasha Bates. Therapy Today, March 2023

Open article: Andy Cross and Tessa Tilbe write about the development of ‘climbing for wellbeing’, otherwise known as ‘bouldering therapy’, at the University of Cumbria. University and College Counselling, March 2025.

Open article: Alix Fox investigates the true causes behind the alleged ‘cut-off culture craze’ and the bigger picture of family estrangement through the lens of LGBTQ+ clients. Therapy Today, June 2026.

Our survey found 70% of men would only consider therapy once they reach breaking point

Open article: ‘Therapy helped me confront my anger’. Therapy Today, July-August 2025.