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NewsChildren of parents with a mental illness recognised in new statutory guidance
The UK Government has agreed to a landmark amendment to the Mental Health Bill 2025, recognising children of parents with a mental illness.
NewsNinety years on: Jung at the Tavistock
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung’s famous series of lectures at the Tavistock Clinic in London
NewsBefore people see the autism, they see my race
Exploring the lived experiences of Black autistic girls, addressing a significant gap in autism research, educational and psychological practice.
NewsTim Kent’s outstanding professional leadership recognised by BPC
Lead clinician for adult services honoured with an award for outstanding professional leadership by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
NewsShahinda Abdalla explores family and home in ‘phases of love’
Shahinda Abdalla, a student at the Trust, is exhibiting her art at the Tavistock Centre titled ‘phases of love’.
NewsThe 92-year-old clinic working to break generational cycles of abuse
The Portman Clinic, a treatment, research, and teaching clinic, deeply interested in why people behave the way they do
NewsView your appointments and messages with the NHS App
Patients of our gender identity clinic can now access their appointment information and receive messages about their care using the NHS App.
NewsGloucester House rated Good overall in Ofsted inspection
Gloucester House, our Trust-run school has received an overall rating of Good from Ofsted, following its latest inspection from 1 to 3 July 2025. The independent school is based in Camden, and admits up to 14 students, aged 5 to 14. Students join this school after difficulties in other settings and periods of being out…
NewsCongratulations to our 2025 graduates
On Thursday 11 September, our 2025 graduation ceremony took place at The People’s Palace, Queen Mary University in London.
NewsTim Dartington and Guilaine Kinouani receive honorary doctorates
Two distinguished figures in the field of mental health receive honorary doctorates
NewsTavistock child psychotherapist Margaret Rustin featured on BBC Radio 4
Margaret Rustin discusses the life of Melanie Klein and her early contribution to child psychotherapy.
NewsYour new-look library has reopened
Our library has reopened to better meet the needs of our students, staff and members.
NewsTrust chair John Lawlor to step down
John Lawlor, chair of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, is to step down from his role at the end of this November
NewsRecent psychotherapy book releases
Colleagues and alumni of the Tavistock and Portman have recently released two new books
NewsDavid Taylor exhibits abstract painting series ‘Escapes’
This month, we are showcasing artist David Taylor’s latest exhibition ‘Escapes’ at the Tavistock Centre.
BlogMichael Holland sets the analogue to digital vision
Our chief executive Michael Holland recently presented an opening talk at the annual Cavendish Square Group Conference
NewsSupporting children’s mental health through art
Our creative art therapy service is an accessible and inclusive form of therapy, which uses creative expression as a tool for understanding emotional growth.
NewsStrengthening community CAMHS across North Central London: A new collaborative approach
We’re pleased to share an important update about the future of Community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
NewsTavistock Centre library summer closure
We’re closing our spaces to make big improvements ready for the new academic year
NewsReceive appointment reminders via our patient portal
Patients at our gender identity clinic (GIC) can now receive appointment notifications and reminders through our patient portal.
NewsStudent uses manga art to express emotions in their studies
A student has been using manga art to help express emotions from their studies and therapy sessions.
NewsSupporting parents and children through our family drug and alcohol court (FDAC) service
Our family drug and alcohol court (FDAC) service hosted a showcase event
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Relational practice in our Camden adolescent intensive support service
Maintaining a safe and robust crisis service through ‘Relational Practice’ in an Adolescent Intensive Outreach Support Service