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We’re campaigning for a paid counsellor to be in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England

Open article: Therapeutic gardening can help reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, loneliness, social isolation and stress. And there are no side effects, as Ben Thomas explains. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2025.

What is an eating disorder? What are the signs? Why do they develop, and how can counselling help? BACP-accredited therapist and eating disorders specialist Harriet Frew shares her expertise.

What is trauma? What is PTSD? What are the signs? Why do they develop, and how can counselling help? BACP-accredited therapist and trauma specialist Dee Johnson shares her insight.

We extend our sincere condolences to Sarah’s family, her friends, her colleagues at the Kelly Foundation, and everyone whose life she touched

Our response to Mental Health Strategy funding review in Northern Ireland

We support joint call to ensure child sexual abuse survivors get guaranteed therapy support

Research by Ciaran Ball

Open article: If we are to support people living with Parkinson’s disease, we must understand the importance not only of the motor symptoms but also of the psychological effects, as Deirdre Daly explains. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2026.

Research by Ana Braid