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Existential therapy focuses on the human condition as a whole, viewing psychological difficulties as inner conflicts caused by an individual's confrontation with the 'givens' of existence.

Whether it's a feeling of being 'stuck' or just not getting to where you aimed to with a client, this article distills some of the key learning points from the day that you can put into practice with your clients.

Polyvagal theory is a tool for working with trauma and social connection based on how our nervous system reacts to external stimuli varying from safety to danger. Tony Buckley, an expert on the topic, spoke to us about Polyvagal Theory and how it can be used in counselling and psychotherapy.

In this article we review the work of Nick Totton who presented to a packed BTP audience in Brighton on Saturday 15 September 2018. Nick Totton is a renowned body psychotherapist with 35 years experience in the therapy world.

In our therapeutic careers, we will undoubtedly encounter clients who are challenging, difficult, or hard-to-reach. This article examines how we can support such clients in counselling.

Whilst a mild level of narcissism can be healthy – in order to take care of ourselves we need to believe ourselves worthy of that care - narcissism (and those defined as 'narcissists') as spoken about in therapy is less helpful.

Sex represents more than the physical act. It can represent intimacy, connection and desire. A loss of sex in long term relationships can therefore mean a lot more to a client than just the loss of the sex itself.

This article looks at the power of a personal story in the eyes of narrative therapy, and how we can develop and change the stories we tell about ourselves in order to change our lives.

Art therapy is a growing field. No longer confined to the stereotype of working with small children and those in need of “occupational therapy”, the popularity of using creative techniques alongside talking therapy with all age groups is expanding.