Abstract Background The Proctor Model describes three core functions of clinical supervision: formative, restorative and normative. While having high face validity as a tool for measuring supervision preferences that can facilitate the formulation of the supervision contract, its construct validity is unclear, and the literature suggests a more all-encompassing model by including a reflective component. Objective The aim of this study was to assess the construct validity of the Proctor Model and use these results to develop a short instrument that can facilitate the formulation of the supervis ..read more

Abstract Background Autistic adults appear to be more vulnerable to anxiety and depression than their neurotypical peers. However, definitions of emotional well-being that are suitable for autistic adults are missing from this research, along with a missing complete understanding of what contributes to and alleviates negative emotions. Methods Autistic adults' experiences of emotions were systematically searched for within blog data from 26 autistic authors. The search strategy identified the context of emotions, without adhering to a priori definitions. Corpus-based and thematic analyses expl ..read more

Abstract Background Marital distress is a risk factor for a panoply of mental and physical health disorders. One of the causes of marital distress that is increasingly gaining relevance is attachment injuries in the marital relationship. Emerging from the confluence of adult attachment theory and emotionally focussed couples therapy, attachment injuries refer to tears in the relationship bond caused by abandonment or betrayal in the marriage, especially at times of critical need when attachment needs are salient. Objective The objective of this study was to investigate how therapists in India ..read more

Abstract Background Written emotional disclosure (WED) is a creative writing intervention that allows a person to confront emotions and traumatic experiences, which has been shown to produce well-being benefits and could be used to support healthcare workers (HCWs). Written emotional disclosure is usually delivered as a written intervention, and despite some research exploring the effects of other forms of typing interventions using emotional expression, expressive writing and structured writing, the efficacy of WED as a typing-based intervention is yet to be examined. Aim The aim of this mixe ..read more

Abstract Objectives Chemsex is a term used to describe sex acts using psychoactive substances to enhance the sexual experience/arousal and predominates among men who have sex with men (MSM). Chemsex drugs predominantly include γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and analogues, methamphetamine, mephedrone and erectile dysfunction agents (e.g., Sildenafil). Mindfulness -based cognitive therapy (MBCT) combines cognitive therapy and mindfulness and has been shown to help support both sexual functioning and methamphetamine use. However, limited clinical trials have evaluated the use of cognitive mindfulnes ..read more

Abstract This article explores the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) integration in counsellor education and supervision, presenting a roadmap for future research inquiries. The article underscores the need for future research to critically examine the ethical and beneficial integration of AI in counsellor education, focusing on training programmes and guidelines. Additionally, it calls for the development of comprehensive frameworks for AI chatbot integration, supervision models for counsellors-in-training and further exploration of AI's potential in the counselling professio ..read more

Abstract Background This commentary offers a critical reflection on the current status of evidence-based psychological treatments for psychological distress in dementia, with a particular emphasis on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Purpose The paper hypothesises several explanations, such as ethical dilemmas with recruitment and consent, and possible preconceptions surrounding the nature, scope and likelihood of therapeutic change in this population, for a lack of interventional research on people with dementia. Implications We highlight some recent developments in psychological thera ..read more

Abstract Background Almost 2 million people in the UK live with sight loss, and this number is predicted to double by 2050. There is increasing recognition of the need to provide counselling services to people living with sight loss. Aim The aim of this research was to assess whether there is an unmet need for counselling services for people living with sight loss in North Wales and to estimate the social value and budget impact of the potential roll-out of counselling services to this population. Method Between December 2020 and May 2021, a telephone survey was completed by 192 people living ..read more

Abstract Objectives There is evidence of a significant role for therapeutic alliance (TA) in psycho-oncology care. This review aims to provide an overview by systematically identifying key characteristics of TA in this setting and exploring related concepts. Methods PubMed, PsycInfo and Web of Science were systematically searched for empirical studies on adult cancer patients receiving psycho-oncological care considering TA. Quality assessment was undertaken using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. A narrative synthesis was conducted. Results Of the 4647 identified publications, 24 quantitative ..read more

Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the interest in online and in-person psychological support services in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic, stimulated by the implementation of the government-issued ‘bonus psicologo’ for psychotherapy sessions. Methods and Measures Public interest was measured using data from Google Trends, a resource that offers open access to actual search requests, within the time frame of 2 July 2017 to 13 November 2022. These data were stratified for Italian regions to explore regional differences. We conducted interrupted time series analyses to assess c ..read more