Campaign trail: In the conversation Journals Published 21 Apr 2021 'We will continue to keep counsellors and psychotherapists in the conversation, both nationally and, where possible, with local commissioners.' Regular column from Matt Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2021
An interview with Rachel Johnston Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 Rachel Johnston is a 麻豆原创 accredited counsellor working in GP surgeries and private practice. She is also Director of Connect2Counselling in Belfast. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020
Policy briefing: Sending a message to government Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 In his regular column Matthew Smith-Lilley says the recent election presents us all with the opportunity to send every MP the clear message that counselling changes lives. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020
Working in the therapy factory Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 The IAPT model dominates mental health services in England. Elizabeth Cotton argues that the model is flawed and downgrades therapy. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020
In my view Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 Some thoughts on IAPT from three practitioners. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020
The Surviving Work Survey Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 Elizabeth Cotton shares the results of a survey that looked at employment conditions in the therapeutic professions. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020
Together we鈥檙e better Journals Published 21 Jan 2020 The NHS can improve access to mental health services and boost population wellbeing by working in partnership with the local community, say Rhona Howitt, Angela Byrne and Jack Shieh. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2020
Working with a psychiatric diagnosis Journals Published 26 Jul 2021 Open article: It鈥檚 important for therapists to consider their own views about psychiatric diagnosis, in order to offer clients a safe space to explore its subjective meanings, writes Rachel Freeth. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2021
Money and mental health Journals Published 26 Jul 2021 There is often a link between financial and psychological wellbeing. Brian Semple explains the connection and suggests ways to support people with both mental health difficulties and money problems. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2021
SNOMED CT: a language barrier? Journals Published 26 Jul 2021 A consistent, clinical vocabulary is being rolled out across the NHS. Dr Barry Orr acknowledges the benefits of a common language, but has misgivings about its impact on psychological services. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, July 2021