Scottish party manifestos include our policy asks News Published 27 Jun 2024 Four of our General Election key policies have been reflected in Scottish party manifestos published this week
Are you a trans-hostile therapist? Journals Published 26 Apr 2024 Open article: Hostility towards transgender people is on the increase. Ellis J Johnson asks us to consider whether it is affecting our own therapeutic approach and practice. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.
Are we in danger of extinction? Journals Published 18 Mar 2026 Open article: Susie Masterson on whether artificial intelligence can replace human thinking, and, more importantly for our profession, human experience. Private Practice, March 2026.
Culture clash: the challenges of working as a counsellor in IAPT Journals Published 30 Apr 2019 Gillian Proctor, Maeta Brown, Shlomo Cohen and Sue Mckelvie explore how some counsellors working in IAPT deal with ethical conflicts. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2019
NHS 111 service introduces mental health support News Published 28 Aug 2024 Our statement in response to the NHS announcement
What does it mean to be male in gendered trauma counselling work? Male therapists’ reflections on self and identity in work with women who have experienced sexual violence and domestic abuse Research Published 9 Apr 2026 Updated 9 Apr 2026 Research by Kristian Richings
Postnatal anxiety Journals Published 6 Dec 2023 Open article: In comparison to postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety (PNA) is under-recognised, with a recent study revealing it’s an unfamiliar concept among professionals involved in maternal care. Regular column from Dr Claire Oakeley. Private Practice, December 2023
“The perfect mum is a myth”: Seven therapists’ tips to help first time mums News Published 26 Mar 2025 Our members share top tips for first time mums who may be feeling overwhelmed
Agency in action Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 Emily Harrison examines the concepts of psychological and embodied agency for clients and therapists. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023