Meet the member: Charlene Douglas Journals Published 24 Jul 2020 "To know that I may have helped not only the clients on the show, but thousands, perhaps even millions, of people nationwide, made me feel truly honoured." Coaching Today, July 2020
Dementia: caring for the couple Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 Open article: Andrew Balfour describes an intervention that recognises the importance of relationships and of working not only with people with dementia but also their partners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
Calling the kidnappers bluff Journals Published 20 Oct 2023 The metaphor of a kidnapper can be useful when working with people who suffer from intrusive thoughts about harm befalling a loved one, as Dr Daren Lee explains. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2023
Starting a new relationship after bereavement News Published 9 Nov 2018 After TV presenter Simon Thomas revealed starting a new romance a year after his wife died, counsellor Susan Carr says its important not to worry what other people think
Cancer About therapy What will help you get through cancer treatments, deal with the anxiety and face the future? Our member Jessica Mitchell talks about how counselling can help people and those who support them.
My workplace: Helen Kewell Journals Published 9 Jul 2020 Are there lessons we could learn from our elders at this critical time? Nicola Banning talks to Helen Kewell, a therapist, writer and organisational consultant, about what she’s learnt from working with older people. BACP Workplace, July 2020
Campaign Trail Journals Published 25 Apr 2023 ‘People who are stuck on waiting lists or unable to access care need urgent action, not more delays and empty promises’. Regular column from Matthew Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2023
How talking therapy can help dementia patients Journals Published 20 Jan 2023 Improving Access to Psychological Therapies can be effective in treating depression and anxiety in people living with dementia, according to a study by Georgia Bell, Josh Stott and Amber John. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2023
Notes from Acting Chair of BACP UC and from Colleges: Farewell and future opportunities Journals Published 26 May 2023 'There’s something truly remarkable about meeting up and communicating with people you recognise as ‘Your Tribe’ and even within the counselling world, our division is special' Regular column from Mary Jones. University and College Counselling, May 2023
Money and mental health Journals Published 26 Jul 2021 There is often a link between financial and psychological wellbeing. Brian Semple explains the connection and suggests ways to support people with both mental health difficulties and money problems. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2021