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  • Therapist and treatment credibility in treatment outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis of clients' perceptions in individual and face-to-face psychotherapies.

    This study aimed to examine the relationship between perceived treatment and therapist credibility and treatment outcomes, while considering the timing of the credibility assessment as a potential moderator.

    Authors: Kumpasoğlu, G. B., Campbell, C., Saunders, R., et al.

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  • Twelve-month outcomes and comparative costs of internet-delivered psychodynamic therapy versus cognitive-behavioral therapy for adolescent depression: a randomized controlled trial.

    This study investigated different types of internet-based psychotherapy.

    Authors: Lindqvist, K., Mechler, J., Peristera, P., et al.

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  • Randomized trial of feedback-informed online psychodynamic therapy for depressed adolescents

    This study evaluated online psychodynamic therapy for adolescents with depression, finding improvements in mood, anxiety, and emotion regulation for completers, but recruitment challenges under new EU rules led to early discontinuation.

    Authors: Philips, B., Mechler, J., Uckelstam, C.-J., et al.

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  • Self-criticism and dependency in adolescents with depression: Associations with clinical features and psychological functioning

    This study of 400+ clinically depressed adolescents found self-criticism linked to more severe mental health and relationship difficulties than dependency, with a gender-mismatch effect heightening anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

    Authors: Bai, Y., Midgley, N., Luyten, P.

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  • “I too deserve good”: A qualitative exploration of corrective relational experiences in psychodynamic therapy for depression

    This study examines corrective relational experiences in psychotherapy, identifying four common types and showing they support personal growth and strengthen therapeutic relationships, with lasting effects beyond treatment.

    Authors: Leibovich, L., Sadek, A., Ben David-Sela, T., et al.

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  • Cost-utility analysis of the Circle of Security-Parenting programme to reduce perinatal psychopathology in birthing parents in England

    This study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of the Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P) programme within NHS perinatal mental health services. It assesses outcomes for parents, infants and services compared with usual care.

    Authors: Wang, J., Rosan, C., Alyousefi-van Dijk, K., et al.

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  • Alliance ruptures and resolutions when working with adolescents in CBT

    This chapter explores alliance ruptures in adolescent therapy and why repairing them matters. It offers practical, research-informed strategies to help CBT clinicians recognise and address ruptures, considering developmental needs, family involvement and common therapy challenges.

    Authors: Cirasola, A., Loades, M. & Midgley, N.

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  • The Reflective Fostering Programme – Improving the wellbeing of children in care through a group intervention for foster carers

    This study found the Reflective Fostering Programme improved carers’ reflective capacity, reduced stress and strengthened child–carer relationships. It was also cost-effective, though children’s emotional and behavioural outcomes did not differ from usual support.

    Authors: Midgley, N., Irvine, K., Redfern, S. et al.

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  • A mixed methods realist evaluation of adolescent-focused low-intensity life story work

    This study explores how low-intensity life story work can better support adolescents in care. It identifies seven key principles, such as flexibility, early support and focusing on everyday experiences, and offers practical guidance for carers and professionals.

    Authors: Hammond, S. P., Seeley, C., Skevington, P. et al.

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