Why Are We So Afraid of Being Bored?
There’s always something available and it’s usually screen related. But boredom isn’t actually the problem. It’s what boredom creates. The phone gives us…
Countertransference in Dementia Work: What Comes Up for Us as Therapists?
Therapeutic work with people affected by dementia can be very meaningful, but it also brings quiet challenges that frequently go unnoticed. Beyond our clinical…
Looking Beyond Behaviour: Lessons from Care and Adoption
When I first cared for my sister's children after they entered care, I didn't realise I was beginning a journey that would stay with me for the rest of my…
NCPS responds to major expansion of community mental health support across England
This week the government made a very welcome announcement of £343 million for 159 new NHS mental health facilities across England: 100 community mental health…
The Power of Relationship: What Fostering and Counselling Looked-After Children Has Taught Me About Healing
During that time, children and young people came into my home carrying experiences that no child should have to carry. Following my counselling training and…
The Countertransference of Parenting: Inside the World of an Adoptive Counsellor
Living at the intersection of adoptive parenthood and professional counselling provides a unique, deeply moving perspective on trauma, attachment, and systemic…
A different child each time
When I worked at Place2Be, I’d get one referral for a child — and then, from the adults around them, I would hear about almost a different child each time. But…
AuDHD, Perimenopause, and the Coping Mechanisms That Suddenly Don’t Work
Three years ago, I was diagnosed with ADHD, and six months ago, I learned I was also autistic. At the same time as I gained my ADHD diagnosis, I qualified as a…
Trust: When Safety Begins to Fade
The Quiet Presence of Trust Trust lies at the heart of every relationship. We trust when someone's words and actions feel consistent enough for us to relax and…
NCPS Response: Conversion Practices Draft Bill
The Society welcomes the Government’s commitment to introducing legislation to ban abusive conversion practices targeting LGBTQ+ people and supports measures…
Why do we Feel the Need to Explain Ourselves So Much?
Probably one of the issues many of us face in our lives is the constant need to be seen and to explain ourselves to the world around us. The first thing that…
Guidance on the Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA)
DUAA Summary for Members The Data Use and Access Act 2025 (DUAA) is a new law that updates how personal data is handled in the UK. Complaints about the use…
