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Ewan Irvine talks about his experience as our newest Trustee, why he wanted to become a Governor and what he’s looking forward to this year.

Four of our five General Election policies have been reflected in Northern Ireland party manifestos published this week

When she was admitted to a psychiatric ward, Caroline Smith didn’t know if she would ever come out. She describes her experience and wonders how we could better support mental health patients. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023

Open article: Denise Devenish describes how confronting her mixed heritage shifted her approach to cultural competence as a person-centred therapist. Therapy Today, June 2025.

We are committed to providing inclusive services which embrace diversity and promote equality within our workforce and our membership.

Black women & birth trauma... Why postnatal PTSD still goes unrecognised // Working with black queer men // Helping a client let go with love // Compassionate race conversations // Are placements fit for purpose?

'Once upon a time, there was a blue tufted duck. It arrived in a pond called ‘Universitee’ and mostly inhabited a small pond called ‘UCS’ which meant ‘uncanny carefree souls’, or so it thought.' University and College Counselling, March 2024

Online resources exploring self-care. CPD hub+.

Sarah Millward explains why contracting between a client and counsellor is so important and a topic that people often ask about. BACP Get help with counselling concerns blog

Our CYPF Lead Jo Holmes highlights how pregnant women can get professional support