Counselling for all? Reaching out to marginalised students Journals Published 20 May 2020 Jo Myddelton and Charlotte Williams write about the research they undertook into why certain sectors of their student population were under-represented in their counselling services – and describe steps they took as a result. University and College Counselling, May 2020
Mental health services in universities Journals Published 12 Mar 2020 How well do we understand the factors affecting student wellbeing? Steve Metcalf gives an overview of key issues driving distinct levels of ‘distress’. University and College Counselling, March 2020
Notes from the Chair of research SIG: Get involved Journals Published 9 Sep 2022 'The importance of collective action, such as collaborating in student counselling practice research via the SCORE project, or any other, continues.' Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, September 2022
Profile: Ruth Caleb Journals Published 30 Nov 2017 Ruth Caleb reflects on her long career in student counselling, including eight years at Thames Valley University, and most recently 17 years as Head of Counselling at Brunel University, London. University and College Counselling, November 2017
The impact of in-house counselling on academic outcomes Journals Published 31 May 2012 At a time of ongoing restructuring of student services in FE and HE, Patti Wallace, BACP Lead Advisor, University and College Counselling, reports on her findings to date. AUCC, May 2012
When the worst happens Journals Published 30 Nov 2014 Open article: A college counsellor reflects on the impact of two student suicides in her establishment – and shares the steps the department took in the aftermath. University and College Counselling, November 2014
Notes from the Chair of research SIG: Exploring counsellors' experiences Journals Published 22 Nov 2021 '...we continue to successfully respond to a changing student profile, with increasing demand for counselling support, and presentations with more complexity and risk.' Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, November 2021
Training: Competitiveness in training – and on Zoom Journals Published 29 Nov 2021 "The most troubling dynamics can develop if inter-student rivalry is denied. The fantasy can develop that they are not judging each other." Regular column on training from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2021
Suicide and transitions in the university setting: where are we now? Journals Published 30 Sep 2016 Sharon Mallon from the Open University and Nicky Stanley from UCLAN explore the impact of transition on vulnerable students, and the role that transitions may play in student suicide. University and College Counselling, September 2016
If you teach a man to fish, he needs to know how to mend the net… Journals Published 30 Sep 2017 The ongoing coaching and development role of staff in student-led peer support services is vital in empowering volunteers and in enhancing the service, explains Ralph Armstrong-Astley. University and College Counselling, September 2017