We would really welcome the opportunity to speak with the new BACP CEO. We really hope he means what he says about listening to and working with members, as well as working collaboratively. Wishing you all the best. #therapistsconnect youtu.be/ciqaGjXobic?si…

Cope and paste this into a quite tweet chanting one better each time until the original moaning is unintelligible

I'm not a natural social media person, but I wanted to put out a message of gratitude to everyone this year. I see people striving for what is right with selflessness, courage and tenacity, and that is what it takes to bring about change and sustain a beautiful world 🎄

** Update - OPEN LETTER TO TRUSTEES AND SENIOR STAFF - BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY (BACP) ** December 2023 Update: “To update those who have supported this letter: John McLeod and Andrew Reeves have agreed to have a preliminary 1/ #therapistsconnect

Therapist experiences of congruence in school-based counselling. Scott, Blundell & Dougan (2023). ejqrp.org/index.php/ejqr…

BACP have shared the details of how the SCoPEd transition period will work. The transition period starts in February 2024 and runs until February 2026. You can see all the information on their website: bacp.co.uk/about-us/advan… We would encourage our members to read through all

Here's some more information about Trauma Industrial Complex - my new multimedia campaign exploring trauma discourse, lived experience, and the role personal narratives can play in prolonging hurt or healing. rse.org.uk/the-trauma-ind…

Some useful advice ahead of the election.

I'm launching my campaign to be re-elected as the independent MP for Islington North. Tune in here! x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

NHS staff are not failing, they have been failed for 13 years Please RT if you agree

The next episode of the Trauma Industrial Complex podcast features my child psycholist Marlyn O'connor. Over 20 years ago, I was placed under her care and treated for PTSD. It's a reunion fans of Poverty Safari won't want to miss. Meantime, grab tickets for the Fringe:

Can we see more collaboration between counselling and mental health nursing. ://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/inm.13361

NHS staff are not failing, they have been failed for 14 years Please RT if you agree

Psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk: ‘When trauma becomes your identity, that’s a dangerous thing’ ft.com/content/9ab764…

Counselling and psychotherapy trainings need to help students learn and understand the latest research evidence. In this commentary for 'Counselling and Psychotherapy Research', we argue that research evidence is one invaluable source of knowledge. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ca…

Finally. Now let’s get the NHS back to where it belongs.

RT if you think the Greens quadrupling their seats should have as much media attention as Reform!

A generic nursing workforce helps no one, time to give MH nurse education the parity of esteem it deserves!

Pluralistic Conference 2024: on working pluralistically with trauma eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-pluralisti…

I'm closing my twitter account. I will not support the systematic victimisation of people through social media, let alone the inducement of violence against the innocent.