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Develop your confidence in working with suicidal clients by exploring risk of suicide through dialogue. A video resource linked to Good Practice in Action fact sheet 042.

Artistic and therapeutic practice are twinned in important ways, sharing sensibilities and techniques aimed at making use of what Winnicott called the ‘potential space’, required for human development. For Dominic McLoughlin, creativity is at the heart of the work, allowing for an emphasis on difference, and active meaning-making between the therapeutic couple. University and College Counselling, March 2023

Counsellors and psychotherapists play a crucial role in improving the health and wellbeing of our society. Find out about training, search for jobs and placements or develop your skills working with us.

Long waiting times for an appointment at a gender identity clinic can have a detrimental impact on the mental health of trans people. CJ Webb believes NHS Talking Therapies services can help. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.

Open article: Dr Heather Sutherland shares a personal reflection on ‘mental health’ as a labelled issue of concern in UK higher education institutions. University and College Counselling, May 2024.

Jane Langley presents the idea of the phantasy sibling transference in counselling with only-child clients. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Personal critiques of new books for counsellors and psychotherapists working with children, young people and families. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Open article: Frontline NHS workers are at high risk of burnout. Gloria Howard explains how a trauma-informed approach to treatment can be effective. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2024.

We’re talking to employers about counselling and mental health at a major national conference