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The challenges faced by parents of autistic daughters remain largely misunderstood, says Lucy Chantrey. Therapy Today, November 2023

Phyllis Coulter encourages us to use available neurological science to facilitate a working alliance with young people who might otherwise not be able to access counselling. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2018

We will continue to fail neurodivergent clients until therapy training is more inclusive of neurodivergence, says Callum Jones. Therapy Today, May 2023

Open article: Recent research reveals that surprisingly high numbers of neurodivergent people are drawn to working in the caring professions, and may be more at risk of experiencing an extreme and debilitating form of burnout. How much do we really know about neurodivergent burnout and its long-term consequences? And, how can therapists best support neurodivergent carers who are facing burnout? Cloie Parfitt shares her findings. BACP Workplace, April 2024

Our members to shine a light on one of the largely unknown and misdiagnosed eating disorders, ARFID (avoidant restrictive food intake disorder).

Open article: Paul Demetriou explores the challenges, strengths and talents of neurodivergent counsellors. Private Practice, September 2024.

Personal critiques of new books for counsellors and psychotherapists working with CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2020

The missing workforce. Also in this issue: The interview: My workplace... Mental health awareness training: Can it make a difference? Conversations: When is it time to stop working?

Unveiling neurodiversity in education: Navigating counselling challenges and advocacy, Part 2. BACP member blog

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.