Can students pet their stress away? Journals Published 12 Mar 2020 Open article: Patricia Pendry and Jaymie Vandagriff write about their research into the impact of contact with animals on student mental health. University and College Counselling, March 2020
Working with gender, sexuality and faith Journals Published 12 Mar 2020 Keeping up with the range of gender and sexual identities which clients bring to us can feel intimidating, especially if linked to faith conflicts. Becky Bow reflects. University and College Counselling, March 2020
Mental health services in universities Journals Published 12 Mar 2020 How well do we understand the factors affecting student wellbeing? Steve Metcalf gives an overview of key issues driving distinct levels of ‘distress’. University and College Counselling, March 2020
Counselling for all? Reaching out to marginalised students Journals Published 20 May 2020 Jo Myddelton and Charlotte Williams write about the research they undertook into why certain sectors of their student population were under-represented in their counselling services – and describe steps they took as a result. University and College Counselling, May 2020
University counselling services – bearing expectations in an age of turmoil Journals Published 20 May 2020 Working under pressure from students, tutors and parents can take its toll. Ruth Caleb explores the impact of rising expectancies on our work. University and College Counselling, May 2020
Research: Pablo van Schravendyk Journals Published 20 May 2020 What is the difference between mental health mentoring and counselling within a UK university setting? University and College Counselling, May 2020
Providing help at the point of need: insights from single-session therapy Journals Published 20 May 2020 Open article: With demand for support outstripping supply, can services incorporate single-session therapy into their offering? Windy Dryden discusses potential benefits of a single-session mindset in student counselling services. University and College Counselling, May 2020
Examining the evidence for pre-trial therapy Journals Published 11 Sep 2020 Working with clients who are, or may be, involved in criminal trials requires specialist knowledge and awareness. Peter Jenkins and Maddie Nixon give an overview of issues to consider. University and College Counselling, September 2020
Notes from the Chair: The bigger picture Journals Published 16 Nov 2020 In his regular column, Mark Fudge wonders how services will change in the coming months and years to meet the psychological and financial impact of an extraordinary time. University and College Counselling, November 2020
Notes from Colleges: Brave New World Journals Published 3 Mar 2021 "this experience may have enriched and broadened our profession in ways that few, if any, of us could have imagined". Regular column from Mary Jones. University and College Counselling, March 2021