The gender differences in mental health cannot be overlooked any longer When it comes to the importance of mental health care for women,...

ADHD medication is not a gateway drug. In fact, teens and adults who seek treatment for their ADHD symptoms are much less likely to abuse...

Values help you live your truth as well as provide 9 other magical benefits. Core values—such as "social justice," "financial security,"...

Is undiagnosed ADHD and autism at the root of many addictions? asks Kathy Carter Therapy Today, November 2023 Amy self-medicated with...

This BACP film aims to demystify therapy, tackle misconceptions and answer common questions about seeing a therapist This film aims to...

The pandemic has impacted our routines, social lives, school, work, and more. It has caused the loss of lives around the globe, as well...

What is depression? What can you do if you're feeling depressed? BACP member Jackie Rogers explains how counselling can help. Everyone...

Attachment theory is the understanding of how we seek ‘proximity’, or closeness and intimacy, with people in our lives. This covers all...

By Elizabeth Scott, PhD What Is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)? A highly sensitive person (HSP) is someone who is thought to have an...

BACP member Kate Megase explains what an integrative counsellor does and what to expect from integrative therapy Integrative counselling...

It can be a big step to visit a therapist for the first time – and you may wonder what will happen at your initial session. While every...

Dr Joanna Griffin explores social anxiety and gives some tips that can support everyday life. Enforced lockdowns and splintered...

Risha Stapleton, MBACP,Dip Counselling/Social Work,Msc Econ As a counsellor, I have found it a challenge not only to support clients who...

By Marcelline Menyie, MBACP Anxiety can be a difficult feeling to manage and often makes it difficult for us to manage our day-to-day...

Person Centered Therapy (PCT) is a type of therapy that emphasises the unique individual needs of each person. Its goal is to help the...

Sophie is a 26-year-old mental health advocate who has lived with OCD for 11 years. She won a Bill Pringle Award with Rethink Mental...