Calling the kidnappers bluff Journals Published 20 Oct 2023 The metaphor of a kidnapper can be useful when working with people who suffer from intrusive thoughts about harm befalling a loved one, as Dr Daren Lee explains. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2023
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Take care of yourself Journals Published 24 Apr 2020 Mental health practitioners can improve their effectiveness by practising self-compassion, write Dr Elaine Beaumont and Noah Sisson-Curbishley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2020
Dilemmas Is it OK to accept as clients two trainees from the same course? Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 Our ethics advisor and Therapy Today readers consider this month's dilemma. Therapy Today, April 2024
The big issue: Rude awakenings Good practice Published 21 Oct 2025 Open article: Alix Fox explores perceived problematic pornography use: the issues, the arguments and how to respond. Therapy Today, November 2025.
The big issue: The silent fight Journals Published 20 Aug 2025 Open article: Lucy McDonald investigates how therapists can support the rising numbers living with chronic illness. Therapy Today, September 2025.
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Setting the scene News Published 19 Jan 2018 Dr Andrew Reeves introduces our campaign on the 'Transforming children and young people’s mental health provision' green paper
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