When I trained as a counsellor in the early 2000s, the message felt simple. Talk through the contract, note it in your records, and you’re fine. Written contracts were not talked about. We explained boundaries verbally, maybe had some information on a leaflet or website, and that was considered good enough. Fast forward twenty years, […]
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When a Title Is Taken: Losing My BACP Senior Accreditation Today I lose my Senior Accredited status with BACP. I have been a counsellor for 25 years. I have run my own practice for 25 years. Writing this feels strange. I did not plan to share this. I worried people would argue about SCoPEd. But
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Putting off writing a clinical will Creating and writing a clinical will has been something I’ve always intended to write but never got round to doing it. Every week, I’m guilty of always transferring ‘writing my clinical will’ onto my weekly ‘to do’ list. However, a colleague, Roslyn Byfield, has been actively encouraging all counsellors
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Finding the right counsellor can be a daunting decision. In Sheffield and worldwide, there’s a wealth of information on counselling services, but how do you select the right counsellor for your needs? Admitting to feelings of depression, anxiety, or stress is not easy, and you deserve a counsellor you can trust and one who adheres
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Social media and Counsellors Counsellors are well-known for offering a secure and confidential environment to assist individuals facing various life challenges. Ensuring the ethical use of social media is of utmost importance. The field of counselling is experiencing rapid changes due to emerging technologies, particularly in the realm of social media. Many within the counselling
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