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The big issue: Relatively not speaking Good practice Published 26 May 2026 Open article: Alix Fox investigates the true causes behind the alleged ‘cut-off culture craze’ and the bigger picture of family estrangement through the lens of LGBTQ+ clients. Therapy Today, June 2026.
Building resilience by cultivating compassion Journals Published 31 Jul 2016 Elaine Beaumont considers how compassionate mind training could help student healthcare practitioners cope with the demands of clinical care. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2016
Reimagining support, reframing masculinity Journals Published 2 Sep 2025 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.
Reviews Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 Personal critiques of new books for counsellors and psychotherapists working with children, young people and families. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024
Beyond four walls Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 Kate Beckwith shares her passion for working therapeutically with children in a place where nature, art and play converge. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.
What does grief feel like? - the unexpected experiences of grief News Published 29 Aug 2025 Bereavement counsellors and therapists have shared how grief can impact people in different and surprising ways
Dilemma: Is my elderly client a safeguarding risk because of her children's need to protect her? Journals Published 1 Nov 2023 Our Ethics team and Therapy Today readers consider this month’s dilemma. Therapy Today, November 2023
Sleep well, feel well News Published 11 Mar 2024 Our members provide advice and tips for better sleep
My practice Journals Published 18 Mar 2024 'I propose that ‘trying to be a good therapist’ is not a desirable goal'. Private Practice, March 2024.