New guidance on safe use of mental health apps News Published 13 Feb 2026 New guidance on safe use of digital mental health tools is welcome, but human connection remains vital
News and resources Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, November 2023
Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023 Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 Dementia: caring for the couple. Plus... Alzheimer's and loss: A personal perspective on the emotional impact of dementia... Acting out: How drama workshops support people with young-onset dementia... Up the garden path: Gardening can have a positive effect on our mental wellbeing.
Support in a mental health crisis About therapy Therapy may not always be the answer. There may be a time when you or your loved ones are experiencing a mental health crisis and don’t know who to reach out to.
Cuts to adoption support fund will harm some of the UK’s most vulnerable children News Published 5 Jun 2025 We’re urging the government to reverse their decision to cut funding
Confidentiality - what complaints tell us This resource considers some of the complaints we've received around client confidentiality and explores their implications for practice
Primary care: The changing relationship between GPs and counsellors Journals Published 30 Apr 2019 In her regular column Elaine Davies sayswe should all make an effort to educate each other on the role we play in mental health. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2019
Increase in counsellors and psychotherapists working in NHS, new data reveals News Published 9 May 2025 The figures are ‘encouraging’ but need to be treated with some caution
Increased access to enhanced DBS checks for private therapists News Published 10 Dec 2025 We’ve asked the Government for more clarity on DBS check changes