Equity, diversity and inclusion – belonging inclusion, intersectionality, diversity and equity (EDI-BIIDE)
UKCP, and the psychotherapy profession, need to do more to reflect the communities we serve. We are taking practical steps to improve this through our EDI-BIIDE Action Plan, overseen by our EDI-BIIDE Committee. Here you can read more about our work, suggested resources to explore and reflections from UKCP members.
EDI-BIIDE committee
The EDI-BIIDE Committee plays a vital role within UKCP governance, driving the strategic management of equity and inclusion initiatives across the organisation. As advisors on UKCP’s EDI goals, the committee oversees the implementation and monitors the progress of the EDI-BIIDE Action Plan. With a commitment to embedding these principles throughout the work of the UKCP, the committee aims to establish UKCP as a model for excellence in equity, diversity, and inclusion. The EDI-BIIDE Committee reports directly to the UKCP Board of Trustees, ensuring accountability and alignment with UKCP's mission and values.
EDI-BIIDE Action Plan
The EDI-BIIDE Action Plan ensures everyone involved in UKCP actively puts equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and intersectionality at the heart of our work. The plan aims to challenge systemic inequality and improve people’s experiences when interacting with UKCP.
UKCP member survey report
Starting in 2023, UKCP began collecting annual data from its members.
Demographic information is collected from members as part of the renewal process. In this report, we share this data and compare our statistics with NHS and UK-wide data to put the figures into context. We also work with our PCPB partners to report EDI data from across the counselling and psychotherapy profession.
We will continue to collect this data annually to better understand our membership and how we can support them. We also want to track how our actions to improve the diversity of our membership change demographic statistics over time.
Definitions
Belonging ensures that every individual feels valued, accepted and supported to be themselves.
Inclusion refers to the behaviours and norms that ensure people feel welcome. This means we commit to reviewing structures and systems that may be barriers to promoting inclusivity.
Intersectionality refers to the ways identities overlap, creating unique, often cumulative, experiences of discrimination and advantage. For example, a black woman experiences unique inequality which is not faced by black men or white women.
Diversity recognises and values human difference, including factors beyond the protected characteristics identified in the Equality Act.
Equality ensures everybody has equal opportunities and fair treatment.
Equity means we provide resources and support based on individual need to achieve fair outcomes. Equity advocates for those who may have been historically disadvantaged, making it difficult for them to be successful.
Marginalised refers to individuals or groups of people who experience barriers or disadvantages compared to others.
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