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Therapists’ tips for reconnecting with adult children this festive season

'In 2002 I spent 28 days in rehab for alcohol addiction. The counsellors and the counselling that I experienced there changed my life. I have now been in recovery for more than 21 years'. Therapy Today, March 2024

Improving Access to Psychological Therapies can be effective in treating depression and anxiety in people living with dementia, according to a study by Georgia Bell, Josh Stott and Amber John. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023

'For some young people (and adults), a fear of the unknown, of not being in control and not being able to test out new situations, means they struggle with transitions'. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Rebecca Grace, Assistant Registrar for BACP, addresses therapy complaints, competence, boundaries and endings in therapy. BACP learning from practice blogs

Open article: Dr Trish Turner and Professor Andrew Reeves share their perspectives on the ethical considerations of integrating coaching and therapy. Coaching Today, April 2025

Open article: An NHS Talking Therapies service piloted walk-and-talk counselling during the pandemic. It was so successful that it’s now permanently available, as Simon Davies explains. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2024.

Juliette Sweeney considers how creativity can bring greater flexibility to client work. Thresholds, July 2023

Juliette Sweeney finds the meaning in getting things wrong. Thresholds, April 2023

‘I see my clients as adults with grieving children inside'. Therapy Today, February 2024