UKCP Research Conference 2026

In late spring/early summer 2026, UKCP will hold a 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 details on how to book your tickets, speaker information, and the event programme will be available soon.

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:  

• psychotherapy supervision 
• psychotherapy training 
• the medical model debate 
• interactions between modalities 
• inclusivity and anti-oppressive practice. 

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

Important dates:

Deadline for abstracts: Monday, 23 February 2026

Final papers/presentations due: May 2026 (to be confirmed)

Research event: late May/early June 2026 (to be confirmed)