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Artistic and therapeutic practice are twinned in important ways, sharing sensibilities and techniques aimed at making use of what Winnicott called the ‘potential space’, required for human development. For Dominic McLoughlin, creativity is at the heart of the work, allowing for an emphasis on difference, and active meaning-making between the therapeutic couple. University and College Counselling, March 2023

Open article: Frontline NHS workers are at high risk of burnout. Gloria Howard explains how a trauma-informed approach to treatment can be effective. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2024.

Guest blog from Dr Terry Hanley, Senior Lecturer in Counselling Psychology, and Dr Laura Anne Winter, Lecturer in Education and Counselling Psychology, both from The University of Manchester.

'MWBHE facilitates a range of disciplines, alongside student representation, to come together in a collaborative way'. Regular column from Jane Harris. University and College Counselling, May 2023

Analysing the experiences of characters in films can help clients and trainees explore difficult themes, say Jenny Hamilton and Helen Kemp. Therapy Today, February 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

Nikki Dhillon Keane talks to Amy McCormack about building a network of faith and trauma-informed practitioners equipped to work with domestic abuse. Thresholds, April 2023

Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about the methodology and research used in the development of the SCoPEd framework

Rachael Nevin-Lewis talks about her experience of being a 'pilot' school counsellor and how we need to invest in a longer term commitment.

'Anyone that describes their counselling training as easy is most likely lying. One of my best friends who I met on my training course and I used to describe the experience as the best and worst years of your life – the sentiment is still true to this today.' A conversation with Safaa Ramadan. University and College Counselling, March 2024