Climbing out of the therapy room Journals Published 5 Mar 2025 Open article: Andy Cross and Tessa Tilbe write about the development of ‘climbing for wellbeing’, otherwise known as ‘bouldering therapy’, at the University of Cumbria. University and College Counselling, March 2025.
The big issue: Time to dump the ‘dustbin diagnosis’? Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Ellie Broughton asks whether a borderline personality disorder diagnosis prevents clients and especially women from getting the help they really need. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
Counselling changes lives: When the music stops Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 Despite being at increased risk of addiction, depression and anxiety, there is little backstage mental health support for those who tour, says Tamsin Embleton. Therapy Today, April 2024
Love hurts: chronic pain and the couple Journals Published 15 Oct 2020 Chronic pain takes its toll not only on the individual but also on their partner. Aiden Duffy explains the importance of the couple relationship when working with people in persistent discomfort. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2020
Postnatal anxiety Journals Published 6 Dec 2023 Open article: In comparison to postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety (PNA) is under-recognised, with a recent study revealing it’s an unfamiliar concept among professionals involved in maternal care. Regular column from Dr Claire Oakeley. Private Practice, December 2023
The big issue: Rude awakenings Good practice Published 21 Oct 2025 Open article: Alix Fox explores perceived problematic pornography use: the issues, the arguments and how to respond. Therapy Today, November 2025.
Research strategy Research Published 15 May 2023 Updated 20 Sep 2024 Our BACP research work is underpinned by values of quality and rigour, relevance and impact, methodological pluralism, collaboration, accessibility and open research principles.
Dementia: caring for the couple Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 Open article: Andrew Balfour describes an intervention that recognises the importance of relationships and of working not only with people with dementia but also their partners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
The black-and-white magic of feedback Journals Published 24 Jul 2020 Generally regarded as positive, even essential, for coaches, Professor Erik de Haan argues that feedback can also have a dark side… Coaching Today, July 2020
Recovery: coaching in the aftermath of COVID-19 Journals Published 24 Jul 2020 Open article: As we continue to experience the changes wrought by the coronavirus pandemic, Jenny Rogers and Julia Vaughan-Smith offer advice and guidance for coaches on how to look after ourselves as well as our clients throughout the crisis. Coaching Today, July 2020