AI in Therapy - September 2025 Update
It’s been a few months since our previous blog on the topic of AI, and I wanted to introduce some of the more up-to-date thinking around Artificial Intelligence (AI), Large Language Models (LLMs), Cha...
HOPELINE247: Making Suicide Prevention Support More Accessible for Neurodiverse Young People
With thanks to our Organisational Member, Papyrus, for this article.Every year in the UK, more than 3.3 million people experience thoughts of suicide. Fortunately, lots of amazing work is being done t...
The Power of Validation: Supporting Identity and Agency in Early Stages Dementia
With thanks to our Accredited Registrant member, Jurgen Schwarz, for this article.When someone first hears the words “early stages dementia,” the ground can feel as though it shifts beneath their feet...
The Complicated Mix of Autism, ADHD and Eczema
With thanks to our member, Madeleine Ayling PNCPS(Accred) (https://blackcatcounselling.co.uk/), for this blog. Did you know that there are links between ADHD, autism and eczema? I am a late-diagnosed ...
Understanding poor therapy experiences for autistic people
With thanks to our member, Mark Redwood, for this blog. Saying I am a neurodivergent therapist, is one of those statements which seems to say a lot, without actually revealing very much. One neurodive...
Adjustments we see, and the ones we may miss
With thanks to our member, Paul Cullen, for this blog. Recently, I broke two bones in my hand. It was a silly mistake, followed by a painful drive to the hospital, several hours in the emergency room...
Illuminating Pathways Beyond Abuse and Trauma
With thanks to our Recognised Counselling Service, Nour, for this blog. Gazes conveying deep compassion Safety, in this soft, healing light Warmth, releasing what’s frozen Balm, for this unsettled hea...
Protecting the Adoption Support Fund and Therapy for Adopted Children
This week, Parliament will debate the future of the Adoption Support Fund (ASGSF). The Society has submitted evidence to the debate, emphasising the importance of protecting this vital lifeline for ad...
What Suicidal Ideation Really Feels Like
With thanks to our Organisational Member, Papyrus, for this blog. It’s not always easy to talk about suicidal thoughts, let alone describe what it feels like to live with them. But if we’re going to ...
