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We’re disappointed that the NI Executive's new spending priorities don't include mental health services

Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about SCoPEd; why SCoPEd is important and the different benefits it can help us deliver

If things have got to the stage where you can’t talk to one another without getting upset or arguing, then maybe it’s time to seek professional support

Personal critiques of new books for counsellors and psychotherapists working with children, young people and families. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Anxiety is the appropriate response to any relationship tension, given that relationships are so fundamental to our survival, writes Jenny Collard. Private Practice, December 2023

The impossible dilemma: When seeking safety is dangerous. Plus: Different, not deficient // Killing the Buddha // Reasons to be cheerful // The only child in therapy

For Stress Awareness month, our members share their insight on how to cope with the stress of mess

Open article: Executive coach Samreen McGregor explores the intersection of spirituality, somatic practices and conscious leadership, and demonstrates how an holistic approach can help leaders develop resilience in today’s increasingly chaotic and complex world. Coaching Today, January 2025

Open article: Emily Alter explores the role of social media in young people’s self-diagnosis, and as a gateway to therapy. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2025.

Good Practice in Action legal resource on record keeping and confidentiality. Last reviewed September 2025. PDF download