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Special Edition: Expanding Therapeutic Approaches with NHS Policies

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Special Edition: Expanding Therapeutic Approaches with NHS Policies

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In this Special Edition of the Counselling Tutor Podcast, your host Rory Lees-Oakes speaks with Meg Moss from the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) about how NHS policy design could support a wider range of therapeutic approaches.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Human Connection in Therapy: Human connection is a vital factor of effective therapy. Common Factors research highlights that the quality of the therapist-client relationship is the most significant predictor of therapeutic success.
  • Limitations of RCTs: NHS systems often prioritise structured interventions like CBT due to their reliance on Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs), neglecting the relational depth crucial for therapy effectiveness.
  • Qualitative vs Quantitative Data: Qualitative data, such as case studies and client interviews, provides deeper insights into therapy outcomes compared to quantitative measures.
  • Policy Challenges: Current NHS mental health services are heavily policy-driven, with rigid protocols that can lead to therapist burnout and limit therapeutic flexibility.
  • Direct Access to Counselling Campaign: NCPS is campaigning to give GPs more flexibility to refer directly to counsellors and psychotherapists, promoting client choice and improving mental health support.

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The NCPS Campaign Aims to:

  • Prioritise human connection in therapy services and NHS policy design.
  • Expand access to diverse therapeutic approaches through accredited registers.
  • Advocate for flexible models that allow clients to choose therapists and therapy types.
  • Promote policies that improve mental health service efficacy by focusing on relational dynamics.

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