Notes from FE: Holding on to the personal in the face of change Journals Published 31 May 2016 "In these times of instant solutions, with information constantly at our fingertips, isn’t that what most of us actually crave, a ‘real person’?" Regular column from Mary Jones. University and College Counselling, May 2016
Leading the way Journals Published 1 Sep 2020 News and comment from BACP and the BACP CYPF division. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020
In the beginning Journals Published 20 Dec 2017 As APSCC begins to mark its 40th anniversary, John Foskett tells the story of the uncertain beginnings of the Association for Pastoral Care and Counselling (which became APSCC) from 1968-73. Thresholds, Spring 2011
Tenuous contact Journals Published 31 Jul 2014 Drawing on many years’ experience of counselling in secondary schools, Peter Pearce and Ros Sewell propose a new theory to capture the sometimes fleeting nature of the counsellor’s relationship with young people. Therapy Today, July 2014
Cyberwork: Making connections Journals Published 11 Apr 2022 ‘…engaging in counselling online is the only way that some clients feel able to connect to the counsellor and fully disclose their vulnerabilities.’ Regular column from Sarah Worley-James. BACP Workplace, April 2022
On becoming a manager Journals Published 30 Jun 2018 Augene Nanning successfully applied for the job of manager of the counselling service she used to work in. There are lessons to be learned from this humorous account – should you find yourself with inclinations and an application form to hand. BACP Children, Young People and Families, June 2018
Working with depression Journals Published 25 Apr 2022 Open article: Chronic low mood can be difficult to treat, but interpersonal psychotherapy is recommended by NICE and widely used in IAPT services. Andrew Bates describes how it works. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2022
John Foskett obituary Journals Published 20 Dec 2017 John Foskett was instrumental in bringing into being the Association for Pastoral Care and Counselling, which has developed into BACP Spirituality. His son, Tim, pays tribute to his father. Thresholds, January 2018
The science of influence and persuasion Journals Published 31 Mar 2016 Dil Sidhu, speaker at the HUCS February meeting in Manchester, summarises his talk to Heads of Services and reveals ethical ways of influencing those around us for mutual benefit. University and College Counselling, March 2016
Supporting black British university students: Understanding students' experiences with peers and academic staff Journals Published 28 Sep 2018 Open article: Douglas Guiffrida, Oliver Boxell, Stephon Hamell, Ivonne Ponicsan and Rotimi Akinsete explore the experiences of black and minority ethnic students at British universities. University and College Counselling, September 2018