How pastoral workers in Greater Manchester further education and sixth form colleges are benefitting from supervision Journals Published 10 Sep 2021 In a pilot study, co-funded by BACP and the Association of Colleges, Jo Holmes and Steve Page addressed concerns about staff wellbeing and the provision of more formalised, non-managerial support. University and College Counselling, September 2021
Book reviews Journals Published 10 Sep 2021 Featuring 'Confidentiality and record keeping in counselling and psychotherapy', B Mitchels and T Bond, and 'The power of music', R Kennedy. University and College Counselling, September 2021
Notes from the Chair of research SIG: The importance of listening Journals Published 10 Sep 2021 '... a good therapeutic alliance – empathy and awareness, collaboration and responding to client preferences – are the building blocks...' Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, September 2021
Notes from HUCS: What I am learning as Chair of HUCS, in five lessons Journals Published 10 Sep 2021 'So much of our work is about empowering students to become experts in what they need to feel better.' Regular column from Anne Bentley. University and College Counselling, September 2021
‘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
The use of reflective practice in psychologically aware, trauma-informed educational settings Journals Published 22 Nov 2021 With ever-increasing demand for counselling, Allie Scott and Jane Darougar argue that reflective practice groups can offer an effective, timely and safe space for professional reflection and contemplation. University and College Counselling, November 2021
Notes from the Chair: A different world Journals Published 22 Nov 2021 'COVID very much amplifies the pre-existing inequalities within our society, and as such this will undoubtedly impact on our services and profession.' Regular column from Mark Fudge. University and College Counselling, November 2021
Notes from Colleges: Business as usual? Journals Published 22 Nov 2021 'I remain concerned as to what might be the long-term and, as yet, unseen, consequences of the last 18 months.' Regular column from Mary Jones. University and College Counselling, November 2021
Notes from staff counselling: Not out of the woods Journals Published 22 Nov 2021 '... as we await the start of term at universities, it is unclear what the impact of the return of students will be.' Regular column from Yvonne McPartland. University and College Counselling, November 2021
Perspectives of a gay, white male Journals Published 9 Sep 2022 "Tapping into connection while simultaneously noticing difference is an exceptionally fine balance." Regular column from Michael Pearson. University and College Counselling, September 2022