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Relationships with food and their relevance in therapy

We have a profound connection with the world around through our need for food. That's why emotional and environmental circumstances can contribute to the development of disordered eating affecting individuals and their families. While therapists are well used to working with people suffering from eating disorders, an understanding of the broader nature of human relationships with food can be elusive.

So what is it with men and therapy?

The statistics are clear, men are less likely to seek help or therapy and far more likely to suffer in silence or commit suicide. They are three times more likely in fact.

UKCP statement: Conversion therapy

We welcome the government’s commitment to introduce measures to ban conversion therapy in the UK.

UKCP update on conversion therapy

UKCP remains fully committed in its belief that conversion therapy seeking to change or deny a person’s sexual orientation and/or gender identity is harmful and must not be practised.

Conversion therapy clarification

We want to address some misrepresentation arising from our decision to withdraw our signature from the Memorandum of Understanding on Conversion Therapy in the UK v2 (MoU) and reiterate that we are against conversion therapy for any age, adults or children.

Types of psychotherapy

De-stigmatising therapy in Indian communities

In response to our call for members to give a snapshot of their practice and discuss what inclusion means to them, integrative psychotherapist Daljinder Bal explains why she believes therapy needs to be more affordable and de-stigmatised.

How is debt talked about in therapy?

Money is a sensitive subject for many people. Debt even more so. Therapists and counsellors might eventually have conversations around debt with their clients, and hopefully these conversations arise before extreme crisis point.

How to approach an initial therapy session

Approaching an initial therapy session can be daunting. In this blog, three of our members offer their advice on how to begin your therapeutic relationship and get what you need from the sessions.

UKCP statement: Conversion therapy ban

We are concerned by recent reports about changes to the government’s plans for a ban on conversion therapy. It is vital that any ban protects all who are at risk.