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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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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...

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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...

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