UKCP Research Conference 2026 – The evolving psychotherapy profession: practice, ethos and community

The evolving psychotherapy profession: practice, ethos and community – UKCP’s annual research event  

On Saturday, 23 May 2026, UKCP will hold an online one-day research event on the theme of 'The evolving psychotherapy profession: practice, ethos and community.' This event will showcase emerging research on this topic and is a great opportunity to engage in a rich exploration of how practice, ethos and community intersect.  

Are you interested in exploring the interactions between modalities and the implications for the professional community? Do you want to learn more about the role of training or supervision in psychotherapeutic practice? Would you like to deepen your knowledge of important themes in psychotherapy, such as the medical model debate or anti-oppressive practice? 

You’ll have the opportunity to hear from UKCP members about the research they’ve conducted on this theme, attend talks from research experts in this field, and connect with other psychotherapists interested in practice, ethos and community.  

More information on booking tickets, speakers and the event programme can be found on Eventbrite. 

Interested in presenting your research?  

We encourage anyone interested to submit an abstract to present their research at this event. Abstracts will be due on Monday, 23 February 2026. The theme can be interpreted in a variety of ways, including but not limited to:  

To submit an abstract, please fill out this google form. More information about the event and how to register will be available soon.