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We’re urging the next Government to adopt policies that promote and enhance mental wellbeing, removing barriers to accessing mental health services

Supplementary resources, based on current research and evidence, to help you implement the Ethical Framework in your practice. Include commonly asked questions, fact sheets, legal resources and research overviews.

Our new report calls for urgent investment in bespoke support for rural communities

'The proposed strategy recommits to reducing the number and rates of suicide deaths in Wales, as well as establishing clearer pathways of care for people who self-harm and improving support for people bereaved by suicide.' Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2024.

It’s important that our members take the opportunity to respond to the ongoing consultation on NICE’s Depression Guidelines, which closes at 5pm on 12 September 2017.

Our Children, Young People and Families Lead responds to new report with renewed call for school counselling

'For some young people (and adults), a fear of the unknown, of not being in control and not being able to test out new situations, means they struggle with transitions'. Íø±¬ÃÅ Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Counselling: Too much choice 'In the counselling room, when I see a child who is not rushing to pick up an activity, or one that seems unable to make a decision, I take a step back and ask, ‘What is going on for this child?'. Íø±¬ÃÅ Children, Young People and Families, December 2023

'We are keen to identify training needs … and want to encourage divisional members to let us know what’s missing … we will be looking to create new ways for young people to have a voice within Íø±¬ÃÅ and across the profession'. Íø±¬ÃÅ Children, Young People and Families, September 2023

Rachel Johnston is a Íø±¬ÃÅ accredited counsellor working in GP surgeries and private practice. She is also Director of Connect2Counselling in Belfast. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020