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Our call for action on school counselling, in a year where a General Election is expected

Guest blog from Dr Terry Hanley, Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology, and Dr Laura Anne Winter, Lecturer in Education and Counselling Psychology, both from The University of Manchester.

Open article: Sam Delaney investigates how well our profession serves those at highest risk of suicide - midlife working-class men. Therapy Today, April 2026.

'I caught a glimpse of what an intrinsically rewarding career might look like and I resolved to find out what might be involved in training to be a therapist.' University and College Counselling, March 2023

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

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

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

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