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News from Âé¶¹Ô´´

National census ‘shines a light’ on mental health funding neglect in schools
Our response to Children’s Commissioner’s landmark census of school leaders in England

Government confirms one year adoption support fund extension
The fund pays for crucial support for vulnerable children, including therapy

What does grief feel like? - the unexpected experiences of grief
Bereavement counsellors and therapists have shared how grief can impact people in different and surprising ways

Child mental health ‘over diagnosis’ is tired and misleading narrative
We’ve hit back at a new report and comments by MP Jeremy Hunt

Mental health services are not meeting men’s needs
Our response to Department of Health and Social Care consultation on men’s health strategy

Announcement about our Chair and Deputy Chair
Our Board of Governors has issued a statement
Forthcoming events
Private Practice network meeting - Cambridge
Private practice network meeting - Kent
Private Practice Network Meeting - London
From our journals

The big issue: The silent fight
Open article: Lucy McDonald investigates how therapists can support the rising numbers living with chronic illness. Therapy Today, September 2025.

‘I cannot behave like oil or water when I am neither. I am both’
Open article: We have an ethical responsibility to address systemic prejudice and discrimination, including monoracism, wherever it appears, advocates Mary-Claire Wilson. Private Practice, September 2025.

Reimagining support, reframing masculinity
Open article: A wide range of structural and social factors can act as barriers to male students seeking support. Jozef Sen and Dr Claire Wolstenholme from Sheffield Hallam University share their approach to getting men talking. Âé¶¹Ô´´ University and College Counselling, September 2025.
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Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
The Ethical Framework sets out the expected ethical principles, values and good practice standards for Âé¶¹Ô´´ members. All members commit to complying with the Ethical Framework as part of their terms and conditions of membership.

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Professional conduct
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