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The Awareness Centre in the media

CBT vs counselling: what’s next for the mental health of the UK?
The BACP have warned that counselling could be removed from the NICE Guidelines for Depression, leaving NHS patients only access to CBT. Michaela McCarthy discusses what this could mean for the mental health of the UK.

10 Ways to Read About Bad News Without Despairing
In the light of recent tragic events, Michaela McCarthy explains how to avoid feelings of desperation and anxiety when keeping informed and up to date with the latest news.

Right Placement, Right Time
Karen Dempsey explains how The Awareness Centre overcomes the challenges of working with more than 70 placement therapists deliver a successful counselling service, alongside IAPT. This article first appeared in the January 2017 issue of Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, published by the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy©.
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Supporting your child’s social anxiety
If your child is struggling with social skills, or is finding it hard to fit in, there are several ways that you as a parent can offer support and encouragement

Anxiety: What you need to know
In a bid to continue raising awareness of anxiety, we’ve spoke with Counsellor and Psychotherapist, Michaela McCarthy of The Awareness Centre, to find out what we should know.