Boundaries in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Boundaries in therapy have been on my mind a lot recently, not least because of an upcoming panel discussion at the Suicide&Co Sector Summit, where I’ll be exploring how they actually enhance, rat...
The Role of Counselling & Psychotherapy in NHS Reform: Our Take on the Government’s Mandate
The Government has set out its vision for NHS reform, promising to cut waiting times, shift care closer to communities, and place a stronger focus on prevention. On the surface, these are welcome prio...
NCPS Submits Information to the Spending Review
The Spending Review is a key opportunity for the Government to set out its financial priorities and allocate resources for the years ahead, shaping how public services, like health care, education, an...
NCPS in Parliament
On Wednesday the 4th of December the Society hosted a drop-in event in Parliament to highlight the role that counselling and psychotherapy can play to support the significant variation in access to me...
The Jingle Blues!
With thanks to our member Dafiny Alves for this article. I was about seventeen the first time I heard of “winter depression”. My father was driving me to school, and the man on the radio was talking a...
Remembering Maria
It’s with a very heavy heart that we write this memorial. Maria Hackett, also known as Maria Albertsen, died on the 20th of November 2024. She was a deeply loved and loving mother of three, with a clo...
Support and Self-care for Service Providers During the Festive Season
With thanks to our Organisational Member Papyrus and the team at Hopeline for this article. Is Christmas always merry?Christmas is a time when we all come together with friends and family, share gift...
NCPS Reflects on the Chancellor's Autumn Budget
The Chancellor's recent Autumn Budget brought some welcome news for the NHS, with pledges to cut down waiting lists and boost the number of weekly appointments. But as we reflect on these announcement...
Finding Calm in the Chaos: A Guide to Self-Care for Those with Anxiety
With thanks to our member Ilkay Alici for this article. Living with anxiety can feel like standing in the middle of a bustling city square while everyone else moves effortlessly around you. The noise ...
