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 ...
Reflecting on the Debate Around Improving Support for Mental Health
We’re always encouraged when discussions about mental health receive attention in Parliament. Recently, the NCPS had the opportunity to brief ministers ahead of the Westminster Hall debate on improvin...
Climate Minds Coalition: Connecting across the sector to support clients with climate distress
Launching today, on World Mental Health Day, is a coalition of leading UK mental health organisations and professional bodies calling for greater recognition and investment in how our sector can play ...
Reflections on the Labour Party Conference 2024
The Society attended the Labour Party Conference in September 2024, where we had a stand informing MPs, organisations, and delegates about the importance and value of counselling & psychotherapy.W...
