We need to talk about gender Journals Published 30 Sep 2016 Open article: If you haven’t yet worked with a transgender client, it’s very likely you will do at some point. It’s vitally important when you do, to keep an open mind to gender, argues Debbie Clements. Private Practice, Autumn 2016
Is there a need for specialist counselling for church ministers? Journals Published 24 Nov 2017 Rachel Hudson describes the work done by a specialist agency. Thresholds, Autumn 2015
Coming out of the food cupboard: supporting young men with eating disorders Journals Published 31 Mar 2013 Getting adequate support for eating disorders that involve assiduous secrecy and denial can feel both impossible and immensely painful, particularly for a man. Russell Delderfield shares his story and those of some of the men who participated in his research, and suggests that disclosing may usefully be framed as a form of ‘coming out’. University and College Counselling, March 2013
On the shoulders of giants Journals Published 28 Sep 2021 Open article: Anthea Benjamin discusses the black psychotherapy pioneers who inspired her, and their contributions to the profession. Therapy Today, October 2021
The heroix of the story: a coach-therapist’s energy quest Journals Published 25 Oct 2022 Coach, therapist and supervisor Ruth Galloway-Kirkland is curious about the difference in energy levels she experiences after counselling and coaching, and embarks on a quest to explore why this might be. Coaching Today, October 2023
Out of the wilderness: relational leadership in the NHS Journals Published 25 Jan 2021 Karen Ledger reflects on the current impact of COVID-19 on the NHS and argues for a move towards a culture of person-centred leadership. Coaching Today, January 2021
The restorative power of circles Journals Published 20 Jan 2023 Alison O’Connor explains that indigenous talking circles can help health and social care professionals recover from moral injury, brought on by the pandemic. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023
The in-betweeners Journals Published 14 Jun 2021 Taking a few moments, even as little as a few minutes, at the start of and throughout a clinical day - can help in cultivating therapeutic presence, writes Dr Syd Hiskey and Dr Neil Clapton. Private Practice, June 2021
Surviving the false memory wars Journals Published 24 Jan 2023 The invention of so-called ‘false memory syndrome’ undermined the credibility of both therapists and survivors of abuse, says Lynda Mia Thompson. Therapy Today, February 2023