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Counselling Theory and Approaches: A Guide to the Major Schools of Thought

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Counselling Training Counselling Theory and Approaches: A Guide to the Major Schools of Thought Published June 2026 Counselling draws on a rich body of theoretical tradition, with distinct schools of thought offering different explanations of human distress and different maps for therapeutic change. Understanding the major approaches is an essential foundation for any trainee counsellor, […]

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Assessment and Contracting in Counselling: Setting the Foundation for Effective Work

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Counselling Training Assessment and Contracting in Counselling: Setting the Foundation for Effective Work Published June 2026 The first contact a client has with a counsellor sets the tone for everything that follows. Assessment and contracting are the processes through which counsellor and client establish whether they can work together, what that work will involve, and

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The Therapeutic Relationship in Counselling: Why the Relationship Is the Work

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Counselling Training The Therapeutic Relationship in Counselling: Why the Relationship Is the Work Published June 2026 Of all the factors that contribute to positive outcomes in counselling, none is more consistently supported by research than the quality of the therapeutic relationship. Across different theoretical orientations and client presentations, the bond between counsellor and client –

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Understanding Tourette’s Syndrome: Beyond the Stereotypes

Understanding Tourette’s Syndrome: Beyond the Stereotypes

Mental Health Tourette’s Syndrome: Understanding the Condition and Supporting Clients Published July 2025 Tourette’s syndrome is widely known but frequently misunderstood. Shaped more by popular culture than accurate information, public perceptions often bear little resemblance to what most people with the condition actually experience. For counsellors, a grounded understanding of Tourette’s – what it is,

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Understanding Marital Violations: The Trauma of Consent and the Path to Healing

Understanding Marital Violations: The Trauma of Consent and the Path to Healing

Mental Health Marital Abuse: Recognition, Impact, and the Counsellor’s Role Published July 2025 Abuse within marriage and intimate partnerships is a widespread but frequently misunderstood issue. Many victims do not immediately identify what they are experiencing as abuse – particularly when violence is absent. For counsellors, the ability to recognise the signs of marital abuse,

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BACP Accreditation: Our Position and Pathway Forward at UK Therapy Guild

BACP Accreditation: Our Position and Pathway Forward at UK Therapy Guild

Professional Development BACP Accreditation: What It Means for Counsellors Published June 2026 BACP accreditation is one of the most searched-for terms among people considering a counselling career, yet it is also one of the most commonly misunderstood. The phrase covers several distinct things – course accreditation, individual practitioner accreditation, and membership category – each of

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The Transformative Power of Sound Baths: Healing Through Vibration

The Transformative Power of Sound Baths: Healing Through Vibration

Health and Wellness Sound Baths: Therapeutic Use and Evidence Base Published July 2025 Sound baths have grown significantly in popularity as a complementary wellness practice over the past decade. Found now in yoga studios, meditation centres, and dedicated therapeutic settings, they are often described as deeply relaxing and restorative experiences. But what exactly is a

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CPD After You Qualify

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Professional Development · Guides Continuing Professional Development After Qualifying as a Counsellor Updated June 2025 Qualifying as a counsellor is not the end of your learning – it is the beginning of a professional development journey that continues for the whole of your career. This guide explains what CPD is required, what counts, how to

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The Path to BACP Membership

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Professional Development · Guides How to Become a BACP Member Updated June 2025 The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) is the UK’s largest professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists. This guide explains what BACP membership involves, how to join at each level, and what the pathway looks like if you qualified through a

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Your Guide to Student Placements

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Counselling Education & Guides Counselling Placement: A Student’s Complete Guide Updated June 2026 Placement is the most demanding and most rewarding part of counsellor training. It is where everything you have studied in the classroom – the theory, the skills practice, the personal development work – is brought into contact with real people and real

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