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'I ask them questions such as, what is it like for you to have a counsellor of a similar/different age to you?' Regular column by Manaal Mulla. Thresholds, January 2023

'Given the complexity of the information that AI systems like Chat GPT and Bard can access in seconds, can these systems really help people with mental health issues?.' Regular column from Sandi Mann. BACP Workplace, October 2023

Menopause affects half the working population. As a menopause coach, I feel it’s important that my clients are aware of the impact it can have on them, and that they don’t have to just ‘put up with it’. Coaching Today, April 2024.

'I often notice that there is a brief window, where the familiar is thrown into slight relief, bringing a chance to formulate a new understanding of something routine'. Regular column from Jane Harris. University and College Counselling, March 2023

Open article: With increasing numbers of people turning to ChatGPT for support, how do therapists ensure they stay relevant, and that clients stay safe? asks Sally Brown. Therapy Today, July-August 2025.

People with disabilities are employed in all areas of life, yet, sharing her own lived experience, Elaine Davies ponders if and why academics may appear reluctant to disclose their disabilities. University and College Counselling, March 2024

Open article: Faith Holloway explains why the Compassionate Employers programme, run by Hospice UK, is inviting employers to step up and face one of the last taboos. BACP Workplace, April 2023

Open article: A wide range of structural and social factors can act as barriers to male students seeking support. Jozef Sen and Dr Claire Wolstenholme from Sheffield Hallam University share their approach to getting men talking. BACP University and College Counselling, September 2025.

A greater understanding of Muslim communities and their beliefs could help practitioners to support Britain’s largest religious minority group, writes Dr Asma Shahin Khan. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2023

If we want to support our clients to think about their relationship with food, we should perhaps first explore our own experience of eating, writes Gerrie Hughes. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023