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Working with a psychiatric diagnosis

WebWorking with a psychiatric diagnosisHealthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2021. It’s important for therapists to consider their own …

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Attitudes to mental health are changing, our research finds

WebPeople’s attitudes towards mental health and counselling are changing, according to our research which is published for World Mental Health Day. We surveyed …

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BACP Mindometer 2022

Web2022. News from BACP. Our annual survey into the state of the nation's mental health. Our annual Mindometer report is an in-depth look at what therapists are currently experiencing in their practice and reflects the mental health and wellbeing of the nation. Surveying 2,983 of our members, this year’s report saw a sharp decline of the public

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Health anxiety How counselling can help

WebA counsellor or psychotherapist working with health anxiety can help you explore what you’re experiencing, why you feel as you do and how it’s affecting your life. “They will …

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What is humanistic therapy

WebHumanistic therapy, also known as the humanistic approach, is an umbrella term that covers several types of therapy, including person-centred therapy, Gestalt, existential therapy, solution-focused therapy and transactional analysis. The humanistic approach is about free will, self-discovery and achieving your full potential as a human being

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What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

WebCognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that looks at your thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps to change some of these to manage your problems. A key part …

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What is person-centred counselling

WebPerson-centred counselling is one of the humanistic modalities or approaches. It was founded in the 1940s by the American psychologist Carl Rogers who believed that, given the right conditions, a person can reach their full potential and become their true self, which he termed ‘self-actualisation’. This actualisation process is innate and

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What is play therapy

WebSusannah Bradley, a play therapist, says: “Play therapy is a fantastic way of giving someone a way of exploring their feelings and emotions if they don’t have the vocabulary to …

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Types of therapy

WebArt therapy. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy which uses the creative process of making art to explore and communicate issues, feelings and emotions which may be too difficult or distressing to express in words. It can also be used to relieve stress, improve your mental wellbeing and increase self-awareness or cope.

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Chronic pain How counselling can help

WebYour counselling needs to be individual to you and your unique experience of living with chronic pain. Different types of therapy can help in different ways: Acceptance and …

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Becoming a counsellor

WebWhat it takes to become a counsellor. Choosing counselling and psychotherapy as a career. Counselling changes lives. Counsellors and psychotherapists play a crucial role in …

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What is routine outcome monitoring or measurement (ROM)

WebRoutine outcome monitoring or measurement is the practice of regularly using outcome measures - or questionnaires - with clients during your therapeutic work together. This allows you and your clients to track the progress of your work over time. Outcome measures are extremely varied and can focus on a wide range of issues, such …

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The big issue: Sometimes it’s hard to be a man

WebAmong its many impacts, COVID-19 has been widely expected to bring major negative effects on mental health, although the more catastrophising predictions of spiralling …

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World Book Day: The mental health benefits of reading

Web3 March 2022. Our member Hansa Pankhania discusses the mental health benefits of reading for World Book Day. Reading was among the most popular ways that people …

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The healing power of pets

WebThe healing power of petsHealthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2020. Animals can play a therapeutic role in supporting our mental health and in the …

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R.A.I.S.E. Spotting signs of depression in men

WebA – Anger. I – Isolation. S – Substance abuse. E – Exhaustion. While these symptoms aren’t exhaustive or exclusive to men, we hope this apronym will help open up conversations …

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