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.

Topics may include:

interactions between modalities and the implications for the professional community
the role of training or supervision in psychotherapeutic practice
anti-oppressive practice and inclusion.

More information on tickets and speakers can be found on Eventbrite.

Speakers

We’re pleased to announce the speakers for our featured workshops:

Dr. Panagiota Tragantzopoulou will host a workshop on ‘The power of supervision: building resilience and reducing burnout in psychotherapy’. She brings extensive experience in qualitative research, with a varied range of interests that reflect a commitment to enhancing how we understand psychological wellbeing across contexts.

Rebecca Rooney will host a workshop titled ‘Hidden in plain sight: camouflaging among autistic women in higher education’. Rebecca is a trainee counsellor and existential psychotherapist, interested in bridging psychotherapy, psychology and social justice within real-world systems. She is exploring this through her doctoral studies at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling.

We will be announcing the full programme of speakers very soon. Stay tuned.

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