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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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