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A hard hat for the soul Journals Published 2 Jun 2020 Sarah Watson urges CYP counsellors and psychotherapists to practise self-care, whatever that might look like for each of us. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2020
'A perfect storm' - therapists reflect on reasons for rise in mental health issues News Published 4 Jul 2025 Our members reflect on latest NHS data
King Charles: Therapists reveal emotional impact of a new cancer diagnosis News Published 7 Feb 2024 Our members share the emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis, the impact it has on families, and how therapy can help
The power of 'no' Journals Published 25 Oct 2024 Open article: What might be possible if only we said 'no'? The art and science of saying 'no' is a topic that intrigues Nicola Neath. She explores why so many of us struggle to say ‘no’ at work and how therapists can best support our clients (and ourselves) to use that two-lettered word more easily. BACP Workplace, October 2024.
The third age Journals Published 18 Mar 2024 Does old age have to be an awful period of exclusion or could it be a time for knowing what really matters? asks Jeff Weston. Private Practice, March 2024.
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