The course framework is rooted in TA's concept of life script; the early decisions we make about ourselves and the world, often formed before we had the language to question them. Andy reflects on something that will feel familiar to many practitioners: that when a child feels misunderstood by the humans around them, they often turn elsewhere. To a pet. To a tree. To the garden. There's something about the wider world that is different.

Eating-body distress is rarely about food. Debbie Thomson explores why a relational and attachment-informed approach changes everything about how therapists understand and work with this client group.

There is often a moment in couples work when the atmosphere shifts. Not dramatically — just a tightening of tone, a small recalibration of posture. And you realise the work is asking something different of you.

If you’re already working as a counsellor or therapist, there may come a point where you begin to wonder about the next stage in your professional development. This doesn’t always arrive as a clear plan — sometimes it shows up as curiosity, restlessness, or a sense that your work is asking something slightly different of you. For many practitioners, training to work with couples becomes a natural next step. Is it the right step for you?

With a clear philosophical grounding, technique becomes more integrated and responsive — a way of expressing something more fundamental about how we work with people.

If you’ve ever facilitated or participated in a therapy group, you’ll know that some groups seem to “click” in a way that others don’t. Something subtle but palpable begins to form — a sense of we. It’s the difference between a circle of individuals and a living, breathing organism.

April 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - global mental health policy and support for menopausal women.

March 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - Discrimination-related depression and Music as pain relief.

February 2025 newsletter for therapists - this issue - postpartum depression and bullying and harassment in the creative industries.

Using picture cards can help to tap into hard to articulate feelings and communicate on a level beyond words.

Like me, many therapists work alone and clinical supervision fills a gap where you would normally have a professional line manager.

As people who help others and, often are the backstop for others, how can we change our habits and routine to include caring for ourselves?

Bev Gibbons and Ronen Stilman share 6 things that have been important to them during the Diploma in Supervision course.

6 key things to develop to be better at human connection in order to be able to help or work more effectively.

Looking at two of the key concepts in transactional analysis; ego states and transactions can help us be more effective in work.

We are pleased to announce a new series of short workshops developed for TA students; Key TA Concepts.