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Open article: A wide range of structural and social factors can act as barriers to male students seeking support. Jozef Sen and Dr Claire Wolstenholme from Sheffield Hallam University share their approach to getting men talking. BACP University and College Counselling, September 2025.

Open article: As coaches and dual-qualified practitioners, what ethical responsibilities do we hold for our clients?Dr Trish Turner and Dr Benita Mayhead share their explorations. Coaching Today, April 2026.

Good Practice in Action clinical reflections for practice resource on social media and digital technology. Published November 2024. PDF download

Our members give tips on how to keep positive through the most depressing month of the year

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

Training: 'Large cohorts offer richer diversity in terms of age, class, race, ethnicity, experience and personality type. Students might range in age from 20s to 70s, with all that this implies in terms of life experience and outlook.' BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

Supervision: Just listening 'Once the misconception of ‘just’ [in just listening] has been identified, listening skills are often strengthened'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

'I ask them questions such as, what is it like for you to have a counsellor of a similar/different age to you?' Regular column by Manaal Mulla. Thresholds, January 2023

Beyond identity: rethinking mental health support in higher education for staff and students. Regular column from Mary Jones. University and College Counselling, November 2023

Is the future of coaching relational? Plus: Responding to workplace feedback // New approaches to mindfulness practice // Working creatively with coaching clients. Coaching Today, January 2024