UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 12hSince November 2025, our Emerging Researchers Network (ERN) has brought together postgraduate and early-career researchers in psychotherapy and counselling to learn, grow and connect. (1/3) 100
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 28/09/2026Research from the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) found only 45% of people check a professional register before booking a therapist. UKCP is accredited by the PSA. Before booking, look for the PSA Quality Mark: ow.ly/7ToI50ZSis5 #LookBeforeYouBook #Psychotherapyow.lyLook Before You BookDid you know that some healthcare titles are not legally protected so anyone can use them even if they have no training or qualifications? This includes roles like counsellors, sonographers and cosmetic practitioners. For peace of mind, always Look Before You Book. 011
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 24/09/2026How do we build more inclusive cultures in psychotherapy training and supervision? Join us online on Friday, 23 October to explore this with practitioners, trainers and supervisors. Find out more and book your place: ow.ly/9eaX50ZOaNu #EDI #Psychotherapyow.lyForging inclusive cultures in training and supervisionThe EDI-BIIDE Committee are organising an event this autumn to build a community of committed trainers and supervisors, and we're looking for people who wish to contribute to the event. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 21/09/2026Last chance to secure your tickets before booking closes tomorrow for our online seminar, ‘AI in therapy: safe and ethical practice’, taking place on Friday, 25 September. Supported by Balens and Psychology Tools. Book your place: ow.ly/irFq50ZOaJj #Psychotherapy #AIow.lyAI in therapy: safe and ethical practice 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 16/09/2026We're at the Liberal Democrat Conference this weekend, one of five party conferences we’re attending this year. We’ll be joining fringe events on prevention-first mental health approaches, finances and mental health and open access support. Follow for more updates. #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 16/09/2026One week to go until our online seminar, 'AI in therapy: safe and ethical practice', on Friday, 25 September. Booking closes 22 September. UKCP members receive a discount – check our newsletter for details. Book your place: ow.ly/a4Sn50ZNo20 #Psychotherapy #AIow.lyAI in therapy: safe and ethical practice 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 14/09/2026How do power, ecology and relationships shape systemic practice today? Join UKCP's College of Family, Couple and Systemic Psychotherapy for an online CPD session on Friday, 20 November. Open to all. Book your place: ow.ly/TPo750ZNnWH #Psychotherapy #CPDow.lyCollege of Family, Couple and Systemic Psychotherapy (CFCSP) 2026 AGM and CPD sessionOn 20 November 2026, CFCSP will run their annual general meeting which will be followed by a CPD session with Hugh Palmer. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 09/09/2026Last weekend UKCP attended the Reform UK Party Conference as part of our strategy to engage with all five major UK parties. We are concerned by proposals discussed around raising the threshold for mental health-related state support and reducing Personal Independence Payment. 1/3 100
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 04/09/2026We are pleased to announce Mamood Ahmad as keynote speaker at our online event, 'Forging inclusive cultures in training and supervision', on Friday, 23 October. UKCP members receive a discount. Check our newsletter for details. Book now: ow.ly/sv3t50ZIiK6 #EDI #Psychotherapyow.lyForging inclusive cultures in training and supervisionThe EDI-BIIDE Committee are organising an event this autumn to build a community of committed trainers and supervisors, and we're looking for people who wish to contribute to the event. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 04/09/2026We're heading to Reform UK’s Party Conference to champion better use of the psychotherapeutic workforce in frontline care, helping increase capacity, cut waiting times and expand patient choice. Arrange a meeting with us: policyUKCP@ukcp.org.uk #ReformUK #MentalHealth 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 03/09/2026This autumn, UKCP will be at all five UK party conferences: Reform, Liberal Democrats, Labour, The Green Party of England & Wales and Conservatives. We’ll be engaging policymakers on patient choice, supporting the psychotherapy profession, statutory regulation and VAT exemption. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 02/09/2026How do you know your therapist meets the right standards? Check they are on a government-backed register. UKCP is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. We are committed to rigorous standards of training and ethical practice: ow.ly/lxuB50ZIfOI #LookBeforeYouBook #Psychotherapyow.lyLook Before You BookDid you know that some healthcare titles are not legally protected so anyone can use them even if they have no training or qualifications? This includes roles like counsellors, sonographers and cosmetic practitioners. For peace of mind, always Look Before You Book. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 01/09/2026Balens is the premium sponsor of our online seminar, 'AI in therapy: safe and ethical practice', Friday, 25 September. They will deliver a short spotlight session on how AI is reshaping insurance and professional practice. Book now: ow.ly/i57750ZHFx3 #Psychotherapy #AIow.lyAI in therapy: safe and ethical practice 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 28/08/2026Speaker spotlight: Wasseem El Sarraj will focus on practical guidance for therapists, including common AI use cases, real-world scenarios and decision-making in practice. Join us Friday, 25 September. Book your place: ow.ly/B38U50ZEzU5 #Psychotherapy #AI 010
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 28/08/2026Yesterday, our chief executive Jon Levett attended the launch of the ODDESSI trial results, a study into Open Dialogue and relational mental health care. Find out more: ow.ly/xhL750ZGr79 #Psychotherapy #MentalHealth 010
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 26/08/2026Research from the Professional Standards Authority found 75% of people believe therapists are regulated by law. They are not. Before booking, look for the PSA Quality Mark for assurance that your practitioner meets rigorous standards: ow.ly/CJ7T50ZEzPx #LookBeforeYouBook #Psychotherapyow.lyLook Before You BookDid you know that some healthcare titles are not legally protected so anyone can use them even if they have no training or qualifications? This includes roles like counsellors, sonographers and cosmetic practitioners. For peace of mind, always Look Before You Book. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 24/08/2026UKCP psychotherapist Silva Neves features in The Guardian Ask Annalisa column, offering insight into sexual connection, intimacy and navigating the changes that can affect a couple's sex life over time. Read it: ow.ly/6beE50ZEzMG #Psychotherapy 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 21/08/2026How do we build more inclusive cultures in psychotherapy training and supervision? Join us online on Friday, 23 October, 10am – 2.30pm to explore this question. UKCP members receive a discount. Find out more and book your place: ow.ly/vqW950ZATxl #Psychotherapy #EDIow.lywww.psychotherapy.org.uk 002
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 19/08/2026Speaker spotlight: Dr Paul Bradley will provide a clinical and systems perspective on the safe and responsible use of AI, focusing on risk, accountability, governance and professional oversight. Join us Friday, 25 September. Book now: ow.ly/pkRk50ZATpk #Psychotherapy #AI 010
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 18/08/2026We are seeking a UKCP registered psychotherapist or psychotherapeutic counsellor to join our Professional Conduct Committee. This voluntary role offers CPD and the opportunity to make a real difference. Find out more and apply by 31 August: ow.ly/xbTy50ZATnx #Psychotherapy 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 14/08/2026Speaker spotlight: Dr Elvira Pérez Vallejos will explore the ethical implications of AI use in therapy, including trust, transparency and informed consent. Join us Friday, 25 September. Book your place: ow.ly/j4jC50Zy31A #Psychotherapy #AI 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 12/08/2026Looking for a therapist? As a Professional Standards Authority-accredited register, UKCP can help you find a qualified psychotherapist or psychotherapeutic counsellor who meets our rigorous standards of training and ethical practice. Start your search: ow.ly/cIGp50Zy2HQ #Psychotherapyow.lyFind a TherapistSearch for a UKCP psychotherapist and feel confident the therapists you find are fully qualified, committed to good practice, ethical conduct, and continuous learning and development. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 11/08/2026UKCP welcomes the government's plan for 100 community mental health centres and 59 mental health emergency departments. But with nearly seven in 10 trusts reportedly planning cuts, expansion needs sustained, ring-fenced funding and integrated psychotherapists. #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy 010
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 10/08/2026UKCP members are invited to join fellow practitioners in Glasgow on Saturday, 17 October for a day of connection, CPD and professional dialogue. Spaces are limited. Secure your place: ow.ly/PpXz50Zy2oJ #Psychotherapyow.ly 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 07/08/2026How do we build more inclusive, equitable cultures in psychotherapy training and supervision? Join us online on Friday, 23 October. Full programme and speaker line-up coming soon. UKCP members receive a discount, details on our website. Book now: ow.ly/fmqV50ZwxH0 #EDI #Psychotherapyow.lywww.psychotherapy.org.uk 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 05/08/2026UKCP psychotherapist Jason Maldonado-Page features in The The Guardian‘s ‘Ask Annalisa’ column, offering insight into family dynamics, cultural differences and navigating emotionally complex relationships. Read it here: ow.ly/Fh5P50ZwxEG #Psychotherapy 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 03/08/2026Tickets are on sale for AI in therapy: safe and ethical practice, Friday, 25 September. Hear from Dr Elvira Pérez Vallejos, Dr Paul Bradley and Wasseem El Sarraj. UKCP members receive a discount. Look out for details in our newsletter. Book now: ow.ly/F75B50ZvHLi ow.lyAI in therapy: safe and ethical practice 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 20/07/2026Missed our research conference in May? You can now access the full recording with up to 3.45 CPD hours via PESI UK. Open to all – UKCP members receive a special discount. Look out for details in the member newsletter. Purchase the recording here: ow.ly/vkqb50Zq2jy #Psychotherapy #CPDow.lyUKCP Research Conference 2026UKCP Research Conference 2026 010
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 17/07/2026UKCP members receive a discount on our online seminar, AI in therapy: safe and ethical practice, Friday, 25 September. Tickets are open to all. Book your place: ow.ly/XB2A50ZoShE #Psychotherapy #AIow.lyAI in therapy: safe and ethical practice 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 15/07/2026You don't need to be in crisis to benefit from psychotherapy. Talking to a trained professional can help you explore your thoughts and feelings and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Find out about psychotherapy and how it can help: ow.ly/kpsv50ZnQeY #Psychotherapy #MentalHealthow.lyWhat is psychotherapy? | UKCPAnyone can benefit from psychotherapy. Talking to a trained professional can help you to explore your concerns, thoughts and feelings and improve your mental health. Anyone can benefit from becoming more aware of how they see the world and why. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 13/07/2026This week, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care's call for evidence on the mental health strategy (1/3) 100
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 09/07/2026Registration is now open for our online seminar, AI in therapy: safe and ethical practice, taking place on Friday, 25 September. Hear from expert speakers on professional responsibility, risk awareness and navigating AI in your practice. Book your place: ow.ly/U5lM50ZlZFX #Psychotherapyow.lyAI in therapy: safe and ethical practice 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 07/07/2026Our latest issue of New Psychotherapist is landing with members. This summer edition explores working with difference and taking meaningful action in the face of increasingly complex challenges. Have you received yours? Post and tag us with your thoughts. #Psychotherapy #NewPsychotherapist 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 03/07/2026As a PSA-accredited register, you can find a UKCP-qualified psychotherapist or psychotherapeutic counsellor who meets our rigorous standards of training and ethical practice. Start your search today: ow.ly/qsMq50ZjXul #Psychotherapyow.lyFind a TherapistSearch for a UKCP psychotherapist and feel confident the therapists you find are fully qualified, committed to good practice, ethical conduct, and continuous learning and development. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 01/07/2026We met with a senior parliamentarian this week to discuss statutory regulation of psychotherapy. UKCP is committed to working with policymakers to strengthen public protection and support the profession. #MentalHealth #Psychotherapy 010
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 30/06/2026UKCP registered psychotherapist Sarah Kane features in The Guardian Ask Annalisa Barbieri column, offering insight into parental anxiety, projection and supporting children's emotional development. Read it here: ow.ly/iC4L50ZiEpb 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 26/06/2026Thank you to our speakers, staff, attendees and sponsors who made UKCP Conference 2026 such a memorable two days last week. Sign up to hear about next year's conference: ow.ly/yj8k50ZhCbn #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide #UKCPConference2026 011
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 24/06/2026Last week, we welcomed Dr Clara Calia to speak at our Emerging Researchers Network (ERN). She discussed ethical reflection and decision-making in research and clinical practice when working with culturally and socially diverse communities. (1/2) 100
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 22/06/2026A reminder that applications for the UKCP Bursary 2026 are still open. Our bursary supports UKCP student and trainee members in financial need. Apply before 2 July: ow.ly/mUeO50Z4YjS #Bursary #Psychotherapyow.lyUKCP bursaryThe UKCP bursary is a fund created to support student and trainee psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors who may need financial assistance. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 20/06/2026Day two of our conference is under way. Jeremy Holmes opens with his plenary session on why therapist effectiveness varies, arguing that collaborative engagement, not therapeutic method, is the key ingredient for successful outcomes. #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide #UKCPConference2026 110
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 19/06/2026Day one of our UKCP conference is underway. In his keynote session, Paul Hoggett explores how the modern self is shaped by three fundamental separations: nature, ourselves and others. He also considers what repair might look like. #UKCPConference2026 #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide 121
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 18/06/2026We've developed principles on statutory regulation to safeguard the public and strengthen the psychotherapy profession. We've also written to parliamentarians to highlight gaps in the current voluntary system. Read our principles and recommendations: ow.ly/tqjC50Z4YgS #Psychotherapyow.lyStatutory regulationUKCP has developed a set of principles designed to safeguard the public and strengthen confidence in the psychotherapy profession. We will support statutory regulation where it demonstrably meets these principles. 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 18/06/2026Earlier this year, we signed a letter to the Minister for Skills calling for closer collaboration between the government and professional bodies. Baroness Smith welcomed our proposals, acknowledging the significant contribution that professional bodies make to the economy (1/2) 100
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 17/06/2026We're pleased to welcome WriteUpp as a classic exhibitor at UKCP conference 2026, taking place this Friday and Saturday at Mary Ward House, London. Visit their stand to find out how their practice management software can support your work as a therapist. #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide #UKCPConference2026 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 15/06/2026We're pleased to welcome Balens Insurance as a classic exhibitor at UKCP Conference 2026, 19 – 20 June in London. Visit their stand to find out how they support practitioners across the health, wellbeing and complementary therapy sector. #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide #UKCPConference2026 #Psychotherapy 010
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 12/06/2026Speaker spotlight: Dr Linda Finlay examines the therapeutic relationship and what happens when it is used as the primary tool of therapy. Join us 19 – 20 June. Ticket sales close this Sunday, last chance to book: ow.ly/VHSW50Z4Y2X #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 11/06/2026Each cohort of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors bring new perspectives to the field. If you can, please donate to the UKCP Bursary fund to support student and trainee members who need financial assistance to complete their training: ow.ly/O89q50Z4Y1G 000
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 10/06/2026Speaker spotlight: Paul Hoggett will explore how the modern self is shaped by three fundamental separations: nature, ourselves and others. He also explores what repair might look like. Registration closes this Sunday. Book your place: ow.ly/NSGi50Z4Y0j #ThreadsAcrossTheDivide 100
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 10/06/2026People with the most serious mental health needs are often treated in inpatient services, isolating them from their communities and support networks. (1/3) 100
UKCP @ukcp.org.uk · 09/06/2026We've responded to The Labour Party's National Policy Forum consultation, calling for an NHS where everyone can access timely, appropriate mental healthcare, regardless of whether they can afford private therapy. Read more: ow.ly/gI4L50Z4XYM #MentalHealthow.lyPublic policy | UKCPWe exist to promote the value of psychotherapy within society. Our public policy work is driven by a profound commitment to promoting greater access to high-quality psychotherapies for all members of the public, regardless of background or status. 010