News from BACP | Speak to a counsellor if you need support, says Olympian Ellie Downie — Read on www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2022/19-january-team-gb-gymnast-opens-up-about-bereavement-counselling/ Toni says: BACP have a great section on their website where celebrities talk about their positive experiences with counselling. Uplifting …

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An OPEN MORNING for students and counsellors  23rd April 2022, 9.30am – 12 pm. Easton on the Hill Village Hall, New Road, Easton on the Hill, PE9 3NN We are constantly being approached by students who want to know more about the …

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News from BACP | A new report “is a timely reminder that the mental health of older adults mustn’t be overlooked.” — Read on www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2021/13-december-calls-to-increase-access-to-talking-therapies-for-older-people/ Toni says: it’s good to read BACP’s strong support for the message in a recent …

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American psychiatrist who developed the revolutionary cognitive behavioural therapy — Read on amp.theguardian.com/society/2021/nov/03/aaron-beck-obituary Toni says: A great loss. I find Beck’s story to be so inspiring. He challenged the accepted way of doing things through the creation of a new …

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85% of people agree it’s a good idea to seek counselling or psychotherapy for a problem before it gets out of hand. — Read on www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-from-bacp/2021/8-october-attitudes-towards-mental-health-are-changing-our-research-finds/ Toni says: this is good news although I wonder how to identify that magic …

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Click here for a BBC News story about silent retreats. “I realised that if something seems stressful, the way you see it is not the only way of looking at it.” says Gemma, a regular attendee of these retreats. Toni …

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