Jay Beichman PhD MBACP SnrAccred

21/01/2026

This is a great song and a good reminder in the midst of everything going on:

from "Cutler's Last Stand" - recorded 2004

23/11/2025

'You need to create a different therapy for every patient' -- I couldn't agree more except for the medicalised idea of a person being a patient but besides that I am totally on board with Yalom. Therapy at its best is creative and future-focussed (by that I mean on some level it is helping people create a better future otherwise what would be the point?) -- quite the opposite of 'evidence-based' which by necessity is based on therapy already past and apparently the 'same' as what has come before ... therapy needs to be a collaborative, creative, co-produced endeavour.

15/11/2025

NHS demand for mental health support continues to rise. Yet thousands of qualified counsellors and psychotherapists remain underused.

In our response on the refreshed 10-Year Workforce Plan, we highlighted a striking gap - only 6% of our members currently work in the NHS, despite 66% expressing a desire to do so.

The Government need to make better use of this workforce to expand access and improve patient care.

Read our full response 👉 https://orlo.uk/qurBm

09/11/2025

The Wild Mind Project - By The Sea (for ages 18-25) starts Wednesday 12th November 12.00 - 14.00 at the Young People’s Centre, Brighton. This form can be completed by a young person, parent/carer, or professional.   Not sure how to answer something? Just leave it blank – as long a...

28/10/2025

"The philosophical lens of pluralism in counselling and psychotherapy has gained much traction over the last few years, informing thinking and shaping practice. In this wonderful text, Beichman undertakes a detailed and compelling account of its scope across therapy, philosophy, practice and broader social justice considerations. For anyone interested in a critical discussion of the key philosophical developments that underpin our work – and who wouldn’t be – this book brings much to the table and is highly recommended, for practitioners, academics, theorists and broader social scientists alike."

Andrew Reeves, Professor in Counselling Professions and Mental Health, University of Chester, UK, and Senior Accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist and Coach

17/10/2025

If you missed the live event you can now watch the recording at Onlinevents:

This session will feature a presentation, discussion, and Q & A session with Jay Beichman […]

07/10/2025

This Thu 9 Oct 6.00-7.00 See you there! Pluralism and Therapy: Resisting One-Size Therapy - Live Book Launch Tickets, Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

Pluralism and Therapy: Resisting One-Size Therapy Live Book Launch with Jay Beichman

24/09/2025

Publication today! Orders available now! Pluralism in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Philosophy, Politics, and

This book explores the concept of pluralism in therapy, emphasising the value of multiple therapeutic approaches. It introduces ‘pluralistic therapy’, developed by Mick Cooper and John McLeod, as a response to divisions in the therapy field, particularly the dominance of CBT and medicalised mode...

19/09/2025

Out next Wednesday! Available for pre-order now! Pluralism in Counselling and Psychotherapy: Philosophy, Politics, and

This book explores the concept of pluralism in therapy, emphasising the value of multiple therapeutic approaches. It introduces ‘pluralistic therapy’, developed by Mick Cooper and John McLeod, as a response to divisions in the therapy field, particularly the dominance of CBT and medicalised mode...