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Have you ever felt a bond with someone that was almost instant? ⚡

Some connections spark immediately, reminding us of the power of empathy, understanding, and shared human experience.

#TheHumanConnection #TherapyMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #InstantConnection
January 30, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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The NICE anxiety guidelines urgently need updating. We’re proud to support the UKCP campaign for change - building on our long-standing work to champion choice in therapy. The evidence is clear and the case is strong.

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#NICEGuidelines #Anxiety
Supporting an urgent review of NICE guidance on anxiety
The Society supports the sector-wide campaign, led by the UK Council for Psychotherapy , calling for an urgent and comprehensive update to the National…
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January 29, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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We’ve taken a brief winter break, but the NCPS podcast, Listening In, will be back soon with a brand-new episode.

In the meantime, why not catch up on our previous conversations?

New episode coming next month - stay tuned. 🎧

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#ListeningInPodcast #PodcastUpdate #NewEpisode
January 29, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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1 in 5 young people has a mental health condition — yet support often comes too late.

The #FutureMinds roadmap shows how we can shift to prevention and early intervention to transform CYP mental health by 2035.

Read more: bit.ly/49HOq6S
January 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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With thanks to our member, Dr. Lara Tarocco, for this blog. 📝

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#online #counselling #therapy
The advantages and disadvantages of online counselling
Clients can attend sessions from their homes, workplaces, or any private space, eliminating the need for travel. For some, the traditional therapy room…
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January 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Children and young people don’t always have the words but they still need the right support.

Find a counsellor who specialises in working with young people using the Children and Young People’s Specialist Register in our directory.

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January 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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With thanks to our member, Jodie Thomas, for this blog. 📝

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#online #therapy #counselling #digital #world
Beyond the screen: Why online counselling can be a…
For a long time, online counselling was framed as a compromise. But for many neurodivergent clients, working online isn’t a fallback at all; it’s the…
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January 25, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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With thanks to our member, Maria Kopec, for this article. 📝

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#human #connection #digital #world #digitalspaces
Human Connection in a Digital Therapeutic World
For people already carrying shame, failure, or a sense of being behind, digital spaces can reinforce the belief that change belongs to others, not to…
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January 24, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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With thanks to our member, Dr Tanya Banfield, for this blog. 📝

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#digital #therapy #counselling #online #AI
Therapy in a Digital World: Reflections on Online Practice, AI, and…
As a Chartered Psychologist working with neurodivergent children, young people, and adults, I've watched this transformation unfold with both excitement…
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January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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How many sessions of counselling will I need?

This will depend on you. It is something that you will discuss with your counsellor when you first meet and many counsellors will agree on a set number of sessions with you which they will review with you.

#CounsellingFAQ
January 23, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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Have you read the Men’s Mental Health edition of Counselling Matters yet? 📚

This special issue explores men’s emotional wellbeing through practitioner insight and lived experience. Members can access the edition via the Member Portal > Magazines.

#CounsellingMatters #MensMentalHealth
January 22, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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NHS staff to train teachers, school nurses and GPs to spot eating disorders.

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#NHS #MentalHealth #EatingDisorders #ChildrensHealth #YoungPeople
NHS staff to train teachers, school nurses, and GPs to spot eating…
The NHS has overhauled eating disorder services in response to rising demand with the number of children and young people treated rising two fifths since…
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January 21, 2026 at 3:45 PM
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Counselling & psychotherapy are types of talking therapy that allow a person to talk about their feelings, needs and problems in a safe, structured, confidential setting.

Find out how counselling could help you here: buff.ly/IApBPrW

#counselling #psychotherapy
January 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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We are delighted to confirm the NCPS has offered Quality Checked Online CPD training recognition to the following course provided by The Psychology Studio (part of Positive Change training & Development Ltd):

- Certificate in Peer Supervision

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January 20, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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With thanks to our member, Ilkay Alici, for this article. 📝

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#overthinking #mind #blog #conversations
Overthinking: Living in the Mind, Longing for Peace
It is the weight of invisible conversations, quiet worries, and a mind that will not switch off. It looks like stillness but feels like chaos. It sounds…
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January 20, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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With thanks to our member, Joanne Rankin, for this article. 📝

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#digital #life #online #technology
Life Online: Helpful, Hard, and Here to Stay
I don’t think the digital world is the problem. But the connected world is also often part of what brings people to therapy in the first place. They say,…
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January 17, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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If you’re considering training as a counsellor, taking the time to choose the right course really matters. It’s an investment not only in your future career but in the people you’ll go on to support.

Find more information on our website: buff.ly/aWgcvrS

#Counselling
January 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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With thanks to our member, Jurgen Schwarz, for this article. 📝

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#therapists #grief #carer
Walking Beside the Carer: How Therapists Can Alleviate the Hidden…
Family carers often do some of the most meaningful yet demanding work anyone can face. It is the emotional labour that forms the true weight of caring,…
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January 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault will be provided greater privacy and dignity during police investigations under significant changes announced by the Home Office today.

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#SurvivorSupport #JusticeForSurvivors
Important news: New rules on police requesting counselling notes come…
Historically, police investigating crimes routinely asked for the counselling notes of victims as part of their investigations, leading to many feeling…
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January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from a connection with someone else? ✨

The human connection in therapy gives clients a space to be vulnerable, and the space to share their story through the broad spectrum of human modes of communication.

#TheHumanConnection
January 14, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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We are delighted to confirm the NCPS has offered Quality Checked Online CPD training recognition to the following course provided by Mindbody Breakthrough Ltd:

- Narcissism, the Brain and Recovery

Find out more about the course here: mindbodybreakthrough.net/online-cours...
January 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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With thanks to our member, Sadhbh Courtney, for this article. ✍️

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#blog #article #selfcare #balance
Self-care and the Art of Turning Inwards
As the seasons change, turning inward is an art of balancing your inner world with external natural cycles. This intentional unplugging may create the…
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January 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Counselling & psychotherapy are types of talking therapy that allow a person to talk about their feelings, needs and problems in a safe, structured, confidential setting.

Search the NCPS directory to find a qualified counsellor: buff.ly/P4QOMoX

#FindACounsellor
January 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
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We’re pleased to see a probing amendment tabled by Baroness Tyler of Enfield to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, bringing much-needed attention to access to counselling and therapeutic support in schools.

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#counselling #therapeuticsupport
NCPS engagement with Baroness Tyler leads to amendment to Children's…
The amendment follows detailed policy discussions, working closely with Barnardo’s, as part of our shared efforts to ensure children and young people can…
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January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Reminder: Our Men’s Mental Health special edition of Counselling Matters is available now. 📖

NCPS Members can access the full edition via the Member Portal.

We hope you find this a valuable and thought-provoking read.

#Magazine #MemberMagazine #Counselling #Psychotherapy
January 8, 2026 at 9:45 AM