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Statement of support for Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender-Questioning People & their communities

The recent UK Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex has understandably caused significant concern and anxiety for many trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning people and their communit...

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The Space Between Us

With thanks to Ilkay Alici for this article. There is a quiet kind of pain that comes from feeling alone in a relationship. You can share a home, a routine, even a life together and still feel like s...

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The emotional impact of Coeliac Disease: A personal journey for Coeliac Awareness Month

A personal post by Meg Moss, our Head of Public Affairs and Advocacy I was diagnosed with Coeliac Disease at the tender age of three, back when eating ‘gluten-free’ was an almost-completely-unheard-o...

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NHS England publishes new guidance on suicide prevention

The SCoPEd partnership of which NCPS are a part of welcomes the publication of ‘Staying Safe from Suicide’ by NHS England.The partnership was pleased to be invited to comment on the guidance during it...

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NCPS Response to Stephen Kinnock MP, Minister of State for Care, regarding an 'unregulated private sector' of counsellors and therapists

The NCPS is aware of recent comments by Stephen Kinnock, Minister of State for Care, suggesting that an ‘unregulated private sector’ of counsellors and therapists is contributing to an ‘overdiagnosis’...

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NCPS Response to the Health Secretary's comments around mental health

Recent comments by Health Secretary Wes Streeting regarding an "overdiagnosis" of mental health conditions have sparked considerable concern across the mental health sector. Many organisations have al...

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The Power of Words: A Guide to Neuro-Affirming Language for Counsellors

By Doctor Tanya Banfield, Founder of Beyond the Question Introduction Language shapes the way we see the world. For neurodivergent clients—those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other cognitive differ...

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The Loneliness We Do Not Talk About

With thanks to our member Ilkay Alici for this article. Loneliness is often imagined as an empty room, a quiet house, or the absence of people. However, loneliness is not just about being alone. It c...

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Public Affairs Newsletter

Introduction from NCPS Chief Executive, Jyles Robillard-Day Welcome to the first NCPS public affairs newsletter of 2025. As we begin this new year, I am pleased to reflect on our recent advocacy effo...

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