School counselling reduces demand on mental health services News Published 6 Aug 2024 Welsh Government review says counselling in schools reduces pressure on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
New study finds local therapy services better for people with complex mental health needs News Published 2 Apr 2025 Targeted community therapy can cut inpatient admissions and emergency service use, as well as improve patient care
Letter to Secretary of State for Education calls for steps to reduce school absences News Published 17 Sep 2024 We support call for better access to counselling in schools to help reduce absenteeism
AI has a role to play in improving mental health, but people must remain at its core News Published 10 Sep 2026 Our response to recommendations from the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare
Back our call for emergency school counselling fund News Published 16 Mar 2021 Sign our petition calling for an emergency resilience fund to pay for vital counselling provision now
Shining a light on school counselling ahead of Scottish elections News Published 19 Jun 2025 We’re evaluating Scotland’s school counselling programme
Labour’s Education Secretary promises new ‘child-centred approach' News Published 25 Sep 2024 We support aim to put children’s wellbeing at the centre of their education
No one size fits all News Published 5 Jan 2021 Pete English discusses the important role of school counsellors for children's mental health
World Mental Health Day: Why people are seeking therapy in 2024 News Published 10 Oct 2024 Almost two thirds (64%) of therapists have seen an increase in clients coming to therapy for support with stress, persistent worrying, and overthinking
Labour launches Child Health Action Plan News Published 16 Jan 2024 We welcome plans to improve UK children’s health and wellbeing