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We are officially changing our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society!

Information for members

From the 15th of May 2023, we will officially be changing our name to the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS).

Our new and improved website is coming soon!

Enlisting Counsellors and Psychotherapists to Address Rural Mental Health - A Response to the EFRA Committee

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee’s report on rural mental health highlights an alarming disparity in mental health care for rural communities. It points towards a need for a pr...

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Metropolitan Police: Equality in Mental Health Care is Now More Critical than Ever

The recent announcement by the Metropolitan Police that from September 2023 they will cease responding to mental health calls underscores the pressing need for a radical change in our mental health ca...

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The NCPS Responds to the Children's Commissioners Report

The Children's Commissioner published their most recent report yesterday, the 25th of May 2023, shedding light on the concerning reality faced by many of our looked after children who, for various rea...

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How to choose a therapist/therapy

When it comes to mental health and looking after your own wellbeing or that of those you're close to, seeking help can be intimidating and confusing. Talking therapy, such as counselling or psychother...

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Navigating Anxiety: the Counselling Approach

In today's fast-paced world, anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects many people: from children and young people at the start of their lives, to accomplished adults at the peak of their c...

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Permission to Pause: Self-care toolkits for counsellors and therapists

With thanks to our Organisational Member, Action Trauma for the following blog post about stress and self-care for counsellors and therapists. We live in turbulent times of great uncertainty and stre...

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Young People Face "Postcode Lottery" In Child And Adolescent Mental Health Care

Young People Face "Postcode Lottery" In Child And Adolescent Mental Health CarePoliticsHome's investigation into CAMHS reaffirms what those working within mental health provision for children and youn...

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The National Counselling Society have provided evidence to the UK Government's consultation about Progress Improving Mental Health Services

The National Counselling Society have provided evidence to the UK Government's consultation about Progress Improving Mental Health ServicesThe Public Accounts Committee is conducting an inquiry into P...

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‘Buckling’ NHS fails to treat 250,000 children with mental health problems

‘Buckling’ NHS fails to treat 250,000 children with mental health problems - The GuardianThis article is a damning indictment of the current state of mental health support for children and young peopl...

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  • Find a Counsellor

    Find the help you need...If you are a potential client looking for a counsellor, you may search our registrants by location or name and you can also check whether someone is on the NCPS accredited register. A member of the Society may be a Registrant or a non-registrant member.

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  • Train as a Counsellor

    Use our Find a Course tool to find the nearest training providers who offer National Counselling Society Accredited, Advanced Specialist, Quality Checked or CPD courses. These courses are currently run across the the UK.

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