A patient lifeline Journals Published 15 Oct 2020 Agnieszka Sikorska is employed as a mental health facilitator in a GP surgery, supporting clients who are waiting to access NHS psychological therapies. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2020
On the couch with Idyli Kamaterou Journals Published 15 Oct 2020 Idyli talks dancing, networking and living on an island. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2020
Third person: Grit in the oyster shell Journals Published 15 Oct 2020 "We have learnt to be flexible and adapt". Regular column by Vicki Palmer. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2020
Campaign trail: In the conversation Journals Published 21 Apr 2021 'We will continue to keep counsellors and psychotherapists in the conversation, both nationally and, where possible, with local commissioners.' Regular column from Matt Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2021
Viewpoint: Looking outward Journals Published 21 Apr 2021 ‘I wonder what influences us to be kinder?’ Regular column from Judy Stafford. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2021
The power of the few Journals Published 21 Apr 2021 Open article: Clients can achieve positive change in relatively few sessions, as long as the therapist adopts the right mindset and assumptions. John Wheeler looks at the ideas behind solution-focused practice. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2021
SNOMED CT: a language barrier? Journals Published 26 Jul 2021 A consistent, clinical vocabulary is being rolled out across the NHS. Dr Barry Orr acknowledges the benefits of a common language, but has misgivings about its impact on psychological services. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2021
Purpose and meaning in the pandemic Journals Published 26 Jul 2021 Noel McDermott reflects on the events of the past year. How do we understand the challenges of the pandemic and what do they mean for our professional and personal lives? Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2021
Chair’s report: A parallel epidemic Journals Published 26 Jul 2021 'Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychological practitioners within the NHS have also devoted themselves entirely to tackling a parallel epidemic: loss and bereavement.' Regular column from Angela Clarke. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2021
Campaign trail: Opportunities Journals Published 26 Jul 2021 '...NHS England should pay greater attention when setting out its workforce plans to the skills of counsellors and psychotherapists...' Regular column from Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2021