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Our campaign aims to demystify therapy, tackle misconceptions and answer common questions about seeing a therapist

'I caught a glimpse of what an intrinsically rewarding career might look like and I resolved to find out what might be involved in training to be a therapist.' University and College Counselling, March 2023

Matthew Geary uses a spiritual analogy to reflect upon client and counsellor attitudes in counselling. Thresholds, July 2023

Our film aims to demystify therapy, tackle misconceptions and answer common questions about seeing a therapist

Some people feel such a strong compulsion to help others that they are unable to acknowledge their own needs. Jess Baker and Rod Vincent call it super-helper syndrome – and therapists are particularly prone. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023

Our member Susannah Bradley explains what a play therapist does and how play therapy can help

Watch our member Paula Fowle explain how bereavement counsellors support people who are struggling with grief

Our recommended training routes to ensure you gain the skills and experience to practise competently and safely.

A member of our Universities and Colleges division looks at the realities of practising within a college counselling service, and how counsellors must work with clients with common mental health problems as well as more complex needs.

For Stress Awareness month, our members share their insight on how to cope with the stress of mess