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'I have developed a great deal of loyalty to the service; we do a good job in what at times is a challenging environment'. University and College Counselling, May 2023

'Do we understand a client by trying to comprehend their world from their point of view or by looking objectively at it from the outside?' University and College Counselling, March 2023

A member of our Universities and Colleges division looks at the realities of practising within a college counselling service, and how counsellors must work with clients with common mental health problems as well as more complex needs.

‘Infantasising’ students at risk of suicide, or time for a new duty of care in HE? // Two heads are better than one? // The parallel process between trainee counsellors and student clients

Open article: Vanessa Edworthy shares the innovative approach taken at Treloar’s School and College in Hampshire to provide counselling for students with communication difficulties. University and College Counselling, March 2024

My mental health. Plus... Ins and outs: People with respiratory diseases need psychological support // Wake up! Why sleep problems should be at the forefront of client work // Compass points: A therapeutic model to help men navigate their mental health

Open article: Uma Thomas draws on her experience of working with people who are dying to encourage us to consider some of the complexities and rewards of counselling clients at the end of life. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2023

Long waiting times for an appointment at a gender identity clinic can have a detrimental impact on the mental health of trans people. CJ Webb believes NHS Talking Therapies services can help. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.

Open article: As university counselling and mental health services continually adapt to ensure they meet student needs, Louise Knowles, Dale Kitchen and Ann-Marie Sloman share their journey of change at The University of Sheffield. University and College Counselling, March 2023

When a client feels crushed by workplace feedback, how do we help them rebuild confidence? Executive coach and supervisor Maria Gray demonstrates how we can support leaders in getting value from the feedback they receive at work. Coaching Today, January 2024