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'For some young people (and adults), a fear of the unknown, of not being in control and not being able to test out new situations, means they struggle with transitions'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

‘The message we are sending to the Government is that it’s vital that this new strategy gets to grips with the growing demand for mental health support across the country...' Regular column from Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023

Domestic abuse: a model for recovery. Plus... Speak out:  Therapists of colour tell their stories of racism in the profession // In harmony:  How group singing can boost the mental health of new mothers // Eyes open:  Working effectively with clients who are blind or partially sighted

Coaching comes of age: Are coach-therapists leading us towards a bright new world?.. plus How do we manage professional self-doubt?.. Mick Cooper argues that therapists are changing the world... Ethical responses when a client reveals sex addiction... Is phone counselling more intimate?

Open article: Recent years have seen a marked increase in digital coaching platforms, many engaging thousands of coaches and becoming billion-dollar businesses. Industry insiders Professor Jonathan Passmore and Dr David Tee explore this new market, offering insights on the leading providers and advice for coaches and therapists choosing a platform. Coaching Today, July 2023

'We are keen to identify training needs … and want to encourage divisional members to let us know what’s missing … we will be looking to create new ways for young people to have a voice within BACP and across the profession'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

The rise of portfolio working: Is this the key to making private practice sustainable?...plus... What you need to know about working with ADHD // Helping new client narratives take root Is therapy failing victims of domestic abuse? // Processing pandemic birth trauma

'When I joined the counselling service at Cardiff University, it was providing all the psychological support for students and staff. Over the next few years, the scope of the service gradually evolved to the point that several new teams have been developed to complement or complete tasks that are outside of the core therapeutic work.' A conversation with Sarah Worley-James. University and College Counselling, November 2023

Sojan Joesph, Labour MP for Ashford, highlighted our campaign asks in his Westminster debate on World Mental Health day

Northern Ireland's All-Party Group on Suicide Prevention has launched an inquiry