Survivors, smears and saving lives Journals Published 14 Jun 2021 Rebecca Mitchell and Sadie Cissell offer some guidelines for supporting women who might be reluctant to attend cervical smear tests. Private Practice, June 2021
“I never anticipated my rewarding career would be topped by an MBE” News Published 14 Jan 2019 BACP member Sue Pearce was appointed an MBE for her work with women who have experienced sexual violence
"You don't talk your business to people" Journals Published 30 Nov 2015 Helen George explores the barriers that prevent African Caribbean older women from seeking counselling. Therapy Today, November 2015
How I became a therapist: Myira Khan Journals Published 31 Mar 2015 I was being approached more and more by Muslim men and women asking for counselling. Therapy Today, March 2015
Spotlight: ‘Sometimes we just have to do what’s needed’ Journals Published 27 Nov 2020 Michelle Nicholson talks to Sally Brown about her pioneering counselling service supporting women with extreme pregnancy sickness. Therapy Today, December 2020
Men and perinatal depression Journals Published 31 Mar 2016 James Costello describes his own experiences as a ‘fellow traveller in a foreign land’, supporting partners of women with perinatal depression. Therapy Today, March 2016
Making sense of the menopause Journals Published 17 Oct 2022 Open article: How well are therapists and employers supporting women through the menopause? Helen Kewell goes beyond the stereotypes to explore a stage of life which affects half the working population. BACP Workplace, October 2022
Maple Women’s Hotline of China Journals Published 30 Sep 2015 A free telephone counselling service started by volunteers has helped tens of thousands of vulnerable women all over China to access psychological support By Xingjuan Wang. Translated by Yingxiang Xu. Therapy Today, September 2015
Working with older LGBT people Journals Published 31 Dec 2011 Free article: David Richards explores the challenges of working therapeutically with older LGBT men and women, for gay, lesbian and heterosexual practitioners. Therapy Today, December 2011
R.A.I.S.E campaign helps spot signs of depression in men News Published 30 Oct 2023 We're highlighting how therapy can help men, as 56% therapists agree men are less likely to get mental health support than women