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'The importance of collective action, such as collaborating in student counselling practice research via the SCORE project, or any other, continues.' Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, September 2022

In his regular column Jeremy Christey, Chair of BACP UC, looks at what is driving the so-called 'crisis' in student mental health. University and College Counselling, March 2017

Open article: John Breeding undertakes a critical examination of psychiatric narratives of mental illness, and considers the work of Thomas Szasz as a corrective lens through which to view student distress. University and College Counselling, May 2016

'...we continue to successfully respond to a changing student profile, with increasing demand for counselling support, and presentations with more complexity and risk.' Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, November 2021

Philipp Grote investigates his own thoughts and feelings about running a therapeutic group for men, and outlines why he believes this is an important space for male student. University and College Counselling, March 2019

Open article: As university counselling and mental health services continually adapt to ensure they meet student needs, Louise Knowles, Dale Kitchen and Ann-Marie Sloman share their journey of change at The University of Sheffield. University and College Counselling, March 2023

"The most troubling dynamics can develop if inter-student rivalry is denied. The fantasy can develop that they are not judging each other." Regular column on training from Sue Kegerreis. BACP Children, Young People and Families, December 2021

The ongoing coaching and development role of staff in student-led peer support services is vital in empowering volunteers and in enhancing the service, explains Ralph Armstrong-Astley. University and College Counselling, September 2017

Open article: A college counsellor reflects on the impact of two student suicides in her establishment – and shares the steps the department took in the aftermath. University and College Counselling, November 2014

The Cardiff Model was created in 2007 in response to changes in student needs and a growing recognition of the effectiveness of brief, and single-session approaches to counselling. Sarah Worley-James celebrates 13 years of this BACP award-winning, sector-leading model, and gives a guided tour of its evolutions to date. University and College Counselling, November 2020