There’s no single route into counselling and psychotherapy. People come to training from a wide range of backgrounds and at different stages in their lives.

If you’re thinking about becoming a counsellor, you can explore your options here:
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Have you registered for the NCPS Annual Conference 2026 yet?

Find the brochure, read more, and register here: buff.ly/plF5hW1

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Sometimes taking the first step is the hardest part.

If you or someone you care about needs support, our NCPS directory connects you with Accredited counsellors across the UK.

Find out more:
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Did you get a chance to read the latest edition of Student Counsellor?

As a free, public magazine, feel free to share it with anyone who may find it useful.

Read here: buff.ly/TCpIqJI

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Filming tomorrow 17 April – London – Paid opportunity

Last-minute cancellation – looking for someone to join filming in Westminster.

Short interviews on how counselling has helped you.

£200 + travel expenses. Questions provided in advance.

Contact Meg today: meg@ncps.com

Yesterday we ran another NCPS Lunchtime Learning session – a huge thank you to Meera Vohora for a thoughtful and engaging presentation on Beyond Trauma: Psychosocial Support for People Experiencing Involuntary Dislocation.

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Not everyone comes to counselling & psychotherapy with a clear reason or a specific problem to solve.

Sometimes it’s about having the space to pause and work through thoughts and feelings that are hard to make sense of on your own.

#Counselling #Psychotherapy #MentalWellbeing

This year marks a significant milestone for the NCPS as we celebrate our 30th anniversary! 🎉

As we mark this anniversary year, we’re taking the opportunity to reflect on where it all began.

You can read more about our journey here:
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Tune in to our latest episode of Listening In 🎙️

Episode Title: Happiful: Marketing Your Practice with Authenticity

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We are delighted welcome Nuala Carey as a new training provider to the Society. The NCPS has offered Quality Checked Online CPD training recognition to the following course:

- Self-Care: A Trauma-Informed Reset for Practitioners

Find out more here: www.careytherapyservices.co.uk

This year, the NCPS Annual Conference brings members together to share knowledge, explore current themes in counselling & psychotherapy, and strengthen a sense of community across the profession.

Have you registered yet? Find out more here: app.onlinevents.co.uk/events/19840...

If you’re considering professional support, our directory connects you with NCPS Accredited counsellors across the UK.

Find a counsellor here:
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Choosing a counselling course is an important step in your professional journey.

The NCPS course directory allows you to filter your search to help you find training that matches your interests, location and learning preferences.

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The Quiet Neglect This comes under the category of neglect, but, for these clients, it is often less obvious than what we may classically consider neglect. These clients…

With thanks to our member, Clare Scudds, for this article. ✍️

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The NCPS offices will be closed over the bank holiday period.

We close at 5pm today, Thursday 2nd April and reopen on Tuesday 7th April at 9.30am.

If you need to get in touch, please email hello@ncps.com and we’ll respond as soon as possible when we return.

The April edition of Counselling Matters is now available in the member portal 📖

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We are delighted to confirm the NCPS has offered Quality Checked Online training recognition to the following course provided by Next Step Psychotherapy and Wellbeing:

Advanced Specialist Diploma in Clinical & Creative Supervision

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Looking for a professional home as a counsellor or psychotherapist?

At NCPS, our members are at the heart of everything we do. We value the knowledge, experience, and insight that each member brings.

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A warm welcome to our newest Recognised Counselling Service, Chrysalis Talking Therapies.

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Abuse does not end when the abuse stops This article discusses abuse, trauma, and their longer-term psychological impact. I can be working with someone for many sessions, building trust and…

With thanks to our member, Donna Morgan, for this blog. ✍️

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The latest edition of Student Counsellor is out now.

Read now to discover thoughtful, practical, and experience-led content.

As a free, public magazine, we encourage you to share the link with anyone who may find it useful.

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Connections, Community & Conversations: NCPS Annual Conference 2026 Find the conference brochure, full details, and register for the NCPS Annual Conference 2026.

Join us for a day of connection, reflection, and conversation at the NCPS Annual Conference 2026: Connections, Community & Conversations on Saturday, 6th June, 2026.

Find out more and register here: app.onlinevents.co.uk/events/19840...

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NCPS's submission to the independent prevalence review into mental… Professor Fonagy's review into the factors driving rising rates of mental health conditions in the UK is one of the most significant pieces of policy work…

Professor Fonagy's review into the factors driving rising rates of mental health conditions in the UK is one of the most significant pieces of policy work in our profession right now.

You can read our summary on our website, here: buff.ly/UuonuYf

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Beyond the Surface: A Therapeutic Perspective of Abuse This article explores abuse from multiple perspectives, outlines key signs practitioners may notice, integrates insights from research, and reflects on…

With thanks to our member, Raine John, for this blog.

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AI in mental health is growing, but it must never replace the human connection of counselling.

NCPS has launched Relational Safeguards - a framework to ensure AI supports, rather than substitutes, therapeutic relationships.

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When Abuse Doesn’t End: Working with the Internal Aftermath of Harm In therapy, however, it quickly becomes clear that for many survivors, abuse does not end when the relationship ends, the perpetrator leaves, or the…

With thanks to our member, Tina Stockwell, for this blog.

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This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a global initiative that aims to challenge misconceptions and recognise the strengths and talents of neurodivergent people.

Find out more about Neurodiversity Celebration Week here:
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Today we’re calling for a review of the NICE anxiety guideline – backed by 70 organisations, individuals and parliamentarians.

The message is clear: it must be updated so everyone can access effective mental health support.

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Being part of a professional community makes a real difference.

At the NCPS, members can share experiences, get advice, access resources, and connect with others in the space. It’s all about supporting each other to practise safely, ethically, and confidently.

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We wrapped up another insightful session in our Anti-Oppressive Supervision Training series earlier this week!

A huge thank you to Myira Khan for guiding NCPS Supervisors through practical strategies for embedding anti-oppressive principles into everyday supervision.

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