The big issue: Time to dump the ‘dustbin diagnosis’? Journals Published 22 Nov 2024 Open article: Ellie Broughton asks whether a borderline personality disorder diagnosis prevents clients and especially women from getting the help they really need. Therapy Today, December 2024/January 2025.
Applying play therapy principles to older children and teenagers Research Published 10 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025 Poster presentation by Clare Whitworth
Sanctuary Journals Published 29 Feb 2024 Open article: Helen Axelby and Krystyna Shkandrii share their innovative way of using play therapy with young Ukrainian refugees within the Ukraine Therapy Project team at the Refugee Council in Sheffield. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2024.
Response to Health Secretary on rising mental health issues News Published 18 Mar 2025 We're disappointed that Wes Streeting claimed 'overdiagnosis' is reason for rising number of mental health issues
Opinion: Are we failing families post-adoption? Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 Adoption isn’t a happy ever after for all families and children, but parents are still more likely to feel blamed than helped, says Alison Roy. Therapy Today, April 2024
Taking the plunge Journals Published 21 Jul 2023 Swimming could be good for your psychological as well as your physical health. Passionate swimmer Natasha-Rae Adams tells us about the healing powers of water. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2023
One at a time: the one-night stand of counselling Journals Published 26 May 2023 Open article: As a university counsellor, Jane Titterton reflects on her personal experience of getting to grips and working with one-at-a-time counselling. University and College Counselling, May 2023
Grief counselling: a love story Journals Published 20 Feb 2023 Helping clients tell their grief story allows love to endure and transform after death, say Jenny Hamilton and Elizabeth Hicks. Therapy Today, March 2023
The big issue: Fighting ageism from the therapy room Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 Open article: Therapy has a crucial part to play in empowering the ageing population and fighting cultural stereotypes and discrimination, says Helen Kewell. Therapy Today, April 2024
Natalie Bailey re-elected as BACP Chair for a second term News Published 11 May 2023 Natalie has spoken about her motivation after being re-elected as our Chair for the next four years