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Individuals with intellectual disabilities experiences of the therapeutic relationship (2023)
Journal Article
Parker, S., Ward, T., & Baldwin, A. (2023). Individuals with intellectual disabilities experiences of the therapeutic relationship. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 17(2), 84-94. https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-09-2022-0036

Purpose: This research aimed to explore individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) experiences of the therapeutic relationship. Design/methodology/approach: Six individuals with ID were recruited who were currently having 1:1 therapy. Semi-struc... Read More about Individuals with intellectual disabilities experiences of the therapeutic relationship.

The impact of masculine ideologies on heterosexual men’s experiences of intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration (2022)
Journal Article
Hogan, K. F., Clarke, V., & Ward, T. (2024). The impact of masculine ideologies on heterosexual men’s experiences of intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma, 33(1), 123-142. https://doi.org/10.1080/10926771.2022.2061881

The subject of female-perpetuated intimate partner violence (IPV) against men remains poorly understood and in need of further research. Exploration of societal expectations surrounding masculinity and male victimization may enhance understanding of... Read More about The impact of masculine ideologies on heterosexual men’s experiences of intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration.

Men’s experiences of help-seeking for female-perpetrated intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration (2021)
Journal Article
Hogan, K., Clarke, V., & Ward, T. (2021). Men’s experiences of help-seeking for female-perpetrated intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 21(4), 934-945. https://doi.org/10.1002/capr.12409

The subject of female-perpetrated intimate partner violence (IPV) against men has been one of controversy, with well-rehearsed arguments surrounding both the nature and existence of female-perpetrated abuse against men. The aims of this study were to... Read More about Men’s experiences of help-seeking for female-perpetrated intimate partner violence: A qualitative exploration.

Les sciences cognitives: Un cadre pour unifier aujourd’hui la théorie et la pratique en psychothérapie? (2019)
Journal Article
Ward, T. (2019). Les sciences cognitives: Un cadre pour unifier aujourd’hui la théorie et la pratique en psychothérapie?. PSN, 17(3), 7-22

This article discusses the proposition that cognitive science has now developed to the point where it can serve as an overarching meta-theory for field of psychotherapy. It will begin with an overview of the main strands of thinking which have emerge... Read More about Les sciences cognitives: Un cadre pour unifier aujourd’hui la théorie et la pratique en psychothérapie?.

Presence and personality: A factoral exploration of the relationship between facets of dispositional mindfulness and personality (2019)
Journal Article
Mather, P., Ward, T., & Cheston, R. (2019). Presence and personality: A factoral exploration of the relationship between facets of dispositional mindfulness and personality. Counselling Psychology Review- British Psychological Society, 34(1),

Background / Aims / Objectives The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between the discrete facets of personality and dispositional, or trait-like, Mindfulness. Methodology / Methods The study employed a factoral quantitative de... Read More about Presence and personality: A factoral exploration of the relationship between facets of dispositional mindfulness and personality.

Significant therapy events with clients with intellectual disabilities (2018)
Journal Article
Wills, S., Robbins, L., Ward, T., & Christopher, G. (2018). Significant therapy events with clients with intellectual disabilities. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 12(5-6), 173-183. https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-07-2018-0033

© 2018, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore significant events in psychotherapy with clients with intellectual disabilities (IDs). Design/methodology/approach: Four therapy dyads, each consisting of one client... Read More about Significant therapy events with clients with intellectual disabilities.

Neuropsychotherapy as an integrative framework in counselling psychology: The example of trauma (2017)
Journal Article
Ward, T., Plagnol, A., & Delrue, N. (2017). Neuropsychotherapy as an integrative framework in counselling psychology: The example of trauma. Clinical Psychology Forum, 32(4), 18-28

This article describes how principles from neuroscience can be used to inform, guide and develop psychotherapy. Such a "neuropsychotherapeutic approach" has been put forward by various authors. In this papers, the current authors develop the notion o... Read More about Neuropsychotherapy as an integrative framework in counselling psychology: The example of trauma.

Becoming "another brick in the wall": A thematic analysis of Central and Eastern European immigrants' experience of psychological distress and help-seeking (2017)
Journal Article
Chtereva, E., Ward, T., & Ramsey-Wade, C. (2017). Becoming "another brick in the wall": A thematic analysis of Central and Eastern European immigrants' experience of psychological distress and help-seeking. Clinical Psychology Forum, 32(3), 26-38

Background and aims: A great number of Central and Eastern European immigrants have moved to the UK since 2004, and a better understanding of their help-seeking behaviour is needed. This study aimed to explore how the experience of immigration had i... Read More about Becoming "another brick in the wall": A thematic analysis of Central and Eastern European immigrants' experience of psychological distress and help-seeking.

Pluralistic therapy for depression: Acceptability, outcomes and helpful aspects in a multisite open-label trial (2015)
Journal Article
Cooper, M., Wild, C., van Rijn, B., Ward, T., & McLeod, J. (2015). Pluralistic therapy for depression: Acceptability, outcomes and helpful aspects in a multisite open-label trial. Counselling Psychology Review- British Psychological Society, 30(1), 6-20

Objectives: The aim of this open-label trial was to assess the outcomes, acceptability and helpful aspects of a pluralistic therapeutic intervention for depression. Design: The study adopted a multisite, non-randomised, pre-/post-intervention design... Read More about Pluralistic therapy for depression: Acceptability, outcomes and helpful aspects in a multisite open-label trial.

Using client-centered psychotherapy embedded within a pluralistic integrative approach to help a client with executive dysfunction: The case of "Judith" (2015)
Journal Article
Ward, T., & Hogan, K. (2015). Using client-centered psychotherapy embedded within a pluralistic integrative approach to help a client with executive dysfunction: The case of "Judith". Pragmatic Case Studies in Psychotherapy, 11(1), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.14713/pcsp.v11i1.1883

Executive dysfunction refers to a breakdown within a cluster of cognitive and behavioral processes that regulate, control, and manage the achievement of particular goals. Executive dysfunction can thus encompass problems like disinhibition, poor pla... Read More about Using client-centered psychotherapy embedded within a pluralistic integrative approach to help a client with executive dysfunction: The case of "Judith".