Joining the dots: the impact of undiagnosed dyslexia on students Journals Published 31 May 2016 How might an undiagnosed condition such as dyslexia affect self-esteem and academic performance? Sarah Olds explores its bearing on students’ ability to succeed. University and College Counselling, May 2016
Can students pet their stress away? Journals Published 12 Mar 2020 Open article: Patricia Pendry and Jaymie Vandagriff write about their research into the impact of contact with animals on student mental health. University and College Counselling, March 2020
Supporting transgender college students on university and college campuses Journals Published 9 Sep 2019 Open article: With growing numbers of students identifying as trans, how well are we equipped to support them. Marty Swanbrow Becker highlights issues to address. University and College Counselling, September 2019
Looking after our students' mental health Journals Published 27 Sep 2018 BACP is campaigning to protect embedded counselling services in our universities and colleges. Therapy Today, October 2018
Using online resources for students: which ones to trust? Journals Published 31 Mar 2018 In the last of her four-part series, Sarah Worley-James explores the ethical use of apps as part of the support offered to students, and shares details of the new ‘What’s Up?’ app devised by Cardiff University. University and College Counselling, March 2018
Innovative models of care for students: the embedded approach Journals Published 1 Mar 2019 As demand for mental health services continues to rise in colleges and universities, David Adams describes a new approach to offering accessible support to students. University and College Counselling, March 2019
Working with students involved in the sex industry Journals Published 1 Mar 2022 Open article: Far from being a lifestyle choice, the sex industry brings suffering, trauma, abuse and coercion to students involved in it, as Anna Fisher highlights. University and College Counselling, March 2022
‘Nobody wants to be counselled by a robot’: autistic students’ experiences of counselling Journals Published 10 Sep 2021 Nicky Toor and Terry Hanley reflect on their recent research to consider some of the difficulties experienced by students with autism, as they engage in counselling. University and College Counselling, September 2021
Time-limited adolescent psychodynamic psychotherapy (TAPP): applications for students in higher education Journals Published 16 Nov 2020 The ability to work in dynamically informed ways with students can offer the opportunity for reflection and growth, with the therapy mirroring life-stage issues common among students. Stephen Briggs describes how ongoing work – while not possible for all – can be of real value for client and therapist alike. University and College Counselling, November 2020
Call for more support for students as they move from school to college or university News Published 30 Jan 2019 The transition between school, college and university can put pressure on students’ mental health, says a report