Notes from the Chair of research SIG: Supporting counselling practitioners' wellbeing Journals Published 26 May 2023 'Practitioners' wellbeing is influenced by multiple factors, and shared responsibility for service and client outcomes'. Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, May 2023
Self-harm About therapy Self-harm can take many forms and is often a way of coping with overwhelming emotions and feelings. Our member Natalie Phillips explains what self-harm is and how counselling can help.
Investing in school counsellors should no longer be a debate News Published 23 Sep 2020 Rachael Nevin-Lewis talks about her experience of being a 'pilot' school counsellor and how we need to invest in a longer term commitment.
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Seven steps to a better student mental health service Journals Published 4 Mar 2024 'You’ll be fine-tuning this for the rest of your service’s lifetime!' University and College Counselling, March 2024
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In depth: Challenging misrepresentation Journals Published 10 Oct 2024 Open article: Trainee therapist, Ruqaiyyah Najib calls for the therapy profession to prioritise culturally competent training. Thresholds, October 2024.
Viewpoint: What’s the skinny on this jab? Journals Published 20 Jun 2025 Open article: Nicola Dixon-Grainger asks us to consider the impact of weight-loss drugs for our clients with eating disorders. Therapy Today, July-August 2025.