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In the counselling profession, protecting client privacy is a cornerstone of the therapeutic relationship, which means it is imperative that we keep abreast of changes in the law concerning these areas Navigating Data Protection Complaints 2026: A Guide for Your practice Understanding how to manage data protection complaints is essential for maintaining trust and meeting legal requirements. Under the Data (Use and Access) Act, new requirements for complaint processes will com

As we move toward the implementation of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, a new statutory Code of Practice is set to take effect in January 2026. This Code introduces significant changes to how the police and other authorised persons request Third Party Material (TPM), with the most stringent protections reserved for counselling records. For practitioners and victims alike, understanding these "Victim Information Requests" (VIR) is essential for maintaining t

Our co-founder, Aisha Gordon ~Hiles describes how she made single motherhood with a newborn work around setting up private practice and being a carer. Before I found out I was pregnant I had a really clear idea of where I was going in my career. I had just changed jobs having successfully acquired a job where (I believed) I would be working fewer days for more money, and I had every intention of staying there for the foreseeable future. I had a small private practice alongsid

Our Co-Founder, Aisha Gordon ̃- Hiles offers five ways to expand our horizons professionally. Clinical supervision is the cornerstone of ethical practice. It offers invaluable guidance, accountability and a safe space for reflection. But like any cornerstone, it requires periodic examination to ensure it’s still supporting the structure it was designed to uphold. When was the last time you paused to ask yourself – or your supervisor – whether you’re making the most of your