Novel psychoactive substances (NPS): no longer legal, not always highs Journals Published 31 Mar 2017 As counsellors it is difficult to stay abreast of what young people are using and the effects that different substances can have. John Turner and Kirstie Soar guide us through some of the terminology and the effects commonly reported and suggest appropriate responses from counsellors. University and College Counselling, March 2017
Porn and sex addiction: just another mental health issue? Journals Published 31 Mar 2017 Eamonn O’Mahony explores how to work with an issue that can be difficult for clients and therapists to raise. University and College Counselling, March 2017
Profile: John Cowley Journals Published 31 May 2017 John Cowley, Head of Counselling, Health and Wellbeing at Cardiff University, reflects on his years as a teacher, a counsellor and a head of service. University and College Counselling, May 2017
Delivering online support: the nuts and bolts behind a student-friendly service Journals Published 31 May 2017 Sarah Worley-James guides us through the potentially bewildering steps we need to consider when establishing online counselling services for students. University and College Counselling, May 2017
Using online resources for students: which ones to trust? Journals Published 31 Mar 2018 In the last of her four-part series, Sarah Worley-James explores the ethical use of apps as part of the support offered to students, and shares details of the new ‘What’s Up?’ app devised by Cardiff University. University and College Counselling, March 2018
Profile: Rick Hughes Journals Published 31 Mar 2018 Rick Hughes reflects on his transition into HE as Head of Counselling at the University of Aberdeen after a long period in workplace counselling. University and College Counselling, March 2018
Supporting black British university students: Understanding students' experiences with family members Journals Published 30 Nov 2018 Open article: The second of two articles exploring the experiences of BME students considers the impact of family support on student success and the implications for the work of university counsellors and support staff. University and College Counselling, November 2018
Profile: Stefan Wilson Journals Published 31 May 2019 Kung fu and martial arts help Stefan Wilson balance the demands of intense work as a counsellor in Birmingham. University and College Counselling, May 2019
The benefits of psychoeducation for improving sleep quality Journals Published 31 May 2019 With large numbers of students reporting difficulties with sleep, Claire Gregor, Luci Wiggs and Aileen Ho set out to explore whether psychoeducational input on sleep hygiene might help them. Their research produced some interesting results. University and College Counselling, May 2019
CAT and MOGS: An empowering approach to self-help in university settings Journals Published 31 May 2019 Can students offer meaningful support to each other? Should our services encourage this kind of care? Noeleen Fasolilli describes how student-led support groups have become an important part of provision at the University of Manchester. University and College Counselling, May 2019