Tales from the woods: metaphors to use with student clients Journals Published 31 May 2016 In the lead-up to exam time, David Mair shares two metaphors he uses with clients to help them understand the counselling process and to challenge the myth that non-stop work leads to the best results. University and College Counselling, May 2016
Notes from HUCS Journals Published 31 May 2016 David Mair, Chair of HUCS, reflects on the year’s activity on the JISCMail and at national meetings. University and College Counselling, May 2016
Notes from FE: Holding on to the personal in the face of change Journals Published 31 May 2016 "In these times of instant solutions, with information constantly at our fingertips, isn’t that what most of us actually crave, a ‘real person’?" Regular column from Mary Jones. University and College Counselling, May 2016
Notes from HUCS: Linear and cyclical Journals Published 30 Nov 2016 In his regular column, David Mair considers the linear and cyclical aspects of life. University and College Counselling, November 2016
Notes from FE: Sameness and difference Journals Published 30 Nov 2016 In her regular column, Mary Jones reflects on the start of the new academic year. University and College Counselling, November 2016
Notes from HUCS: Managing expectations Journals Published 31 Mar 2015 Géraldine Dufour gives a round up of what is happening in the sector. University and College Counselling, March 2015
Notes from FE: The bigger picture Journals Published 30 Sep 2016 In her regular column, Mary Jones says the impact of the EU referendum is far from clear. University and College Counselling, September 2016
Understanding your eating: the development of a focused, limited term, manualised programme for binge and compulsive eaters Journals Published 31 Mar 2013 Open article: Clients with disordered eating are notoriously difficult to help, especially when resources are limited in hard-pressed services. Julia Buckroyd describes a psycho-educational intervention that focuses on core issues. University and College Counselling, March 2013
Eating disorders: features, causes, treatments and outcomes Journals Published 31 Mar 2013 Consultant psychiatrist Hubert Lacey summarises the presentation, diagnosis and medical treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge-eating and eating disorders not otherwise specified. University and College Counselling, March 2013
Coming out of the food cupboard: supporting young men with eating disorders Journals Published 31 Mar 2013 Getting adequate support for eating disorders that involve assiduous secrecy and denial can feel both impossible and immensely painful, particularly for a man. Russell Delderfield shares his story and those of some of the men who participated in his research, and suggests that disclosing may usefully be framed as a form of ‘coming out’. University and College Counselling, March 2013