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
News and resources Journals Published 1 Mar 2023 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2023
From the Editorial Board: Strengthened by the acknowledgement of pain Journals Published 26 Sep 2022 Open article: ‘I shed restorative tears to allow the opening and softness of grieving for the self to take place.’ Therapy Today, October 2022
My practice: Billie-Claire Wright Journals Published 26 Sep 2022 Open article: ‘My hearing impairment has only ever enhanced the therapeutic relationship.’ Therapy Today, October 2022
Queer spirituality Journals Published 4 Jan 2022 Open article: Matthew Cormack offers resources for working with gender, sexuality and relationship-diverse clients’ spirituality. Thresholds, January 2022
In the supervisor's chair: Time for a change? Journals Published 31 Mar 2014 Does the supervisory relationship go through stages, like a relationship with a friend or partner? First the initial contact, which can range from exciting to scary – is the relationship going to work? Therapy Today, March 2014
The researcher: Written in the genes Journals Published 31 Dec 2013 In his regular column Barry McInnes considers the implications of introversion and extroversion for our clients and for us as therapists. Therapy Today, December 2013
We welcome Scotland’s new Programme for Government News Published 10 Sep 2021 We welcome the continued commitment to counselling in Scotland’s Programme for Government
What little Black girl’s reactions have taught us about the importance of representation Rochelle Armstrong talks about identifying and challenging our own unconscious bias. BACP member blogs