My practice: The hurry towards accreditation Journals Published 30 Sep 2015 Claire Thomas is concerned that rather than being the benchmark of a mature practitioner as intended, accreditation is now the first goal of counsellors on qualification because it is seen as essential to get a job. Private Practice, Autumn 2015
Supporting the supporters Journals Published 24 Jan 2023 Beverley Costa describes a model for training non-clinicians to facilitate reflective practice support. Therapy Today, February 2023
The path out of burnout Journals Published 28 Apr 2023 Identifying clients’ individual risk factors is key in helping them process burnout, says Francis Norton. Therapy Today, May 2023
Dilemma: Is he fit to practise? Journals Published 30 Apr 2017 Readers' responses to this month's dilemma. Therapy Today, April 2017
Spiritual therapy: a client’s perspective Journals Published 27 Jul 2017 'Catherine May' explores the benefits of working with a therapist who has a spiritual approach. Thresholds, Winter 2016
Befriending myself Journals Published 31 Mar 2017 Philippa Skinner wonders why she volunteered to support other, similarly bereaved parents after her son died of a drug overdose. Therapy Today, March 2017
Journey to Rwanda Journals Published 28 Feb 2009 Fifteen years ago Rwanda was the hellish scene of one of the most ferocious genocides in history. A therapist who travelled there reports on what it’s like to confront the unthinkable. Therapy Today, February 2009
My practice: Holy fool Journals Published 14 Mar 2022 "A tragicomic perspective is one that could serve us well in the current climate." Regular column by Sarah Van Gogh. Private Practice, March 2022
My practice: Take a seat Journals Published 6 Jun 2018 As therapists, we spend a large part of our day sitting down, which is not at all good for the human body. Private Practice, June 2018