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We talk to children and young people’s therapist and trainer, Pete English, about the things that inspire him. Thresholds, July 2023

Almost two thirds (64%) of therapists have seen an increase in clients coming to therapy for support with stress, persistent worrying, and overthinking

Long waiting times for an appointment at a gender identity clinic can have a detrimental impact on the mental health of trans people. CJ Webb believes NHS Talking Therapies services can help. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 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.

In her regular column Judy Stafford asks if we have enough funding and resources to provide good enough services for enough people. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2019

Our member Danuta Lipinska discusses dementia and explains how counselling can help both people who have been diagnosed and their family and friends.

Open article: Recent research reveals that surprisingly high numbers of neurodivergent people are drawn to working in the caring professions, and may be more at risk of experiencing an extreme and debilitating form of burnout. How much do we really know about neurodivergent burnout and its long-term consequences? And, how can therapists best support neurodivergent carers who are facing burnout? Cloie Parfitt shares her findings. BACP Workplace, April 2024

Open article: With increasing numbers of people turning to ChatGPT for support, how do therapists ensure they stay relevant, and that clients stay safe? asks Sally Brown. Therapy Today, July-August 2025.

Open article: All practitioners have a legal and ethical responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to their premises and practices so that disabled people can benefit, says Catherine Jackson. Therapy Today, May 2023

In her regular column Judy Stafford says we need to change fundamental aspects of society, rather than just help people pick up the pieces. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020