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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 2d

We have written to BACP urging an open, transparent, member-led review of its governance.

We’re calling for accountability, democracy, and an end to secrecy.

Read our open letter here: pcunion.org.uk/news/our-ope...

Our Open Letter to BACP

Our Open Letter to BACP Dear Board Members and Phil James, We are writing to you on behalf of our members to urge that you reconsider your approach to the review of BACP’s Articles of Association and ...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 5d

PCU Disability Network: Inaugural Meeting Invitation
We are launching a PCU Disability Network – to provide support and awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions.
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PCU Disability Network

PCU Disability Network: Inaugural Meeting Invitation We are launching a PCU Disability Network – to provide support and awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions. ...

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Security Industry Federation Trade Union @sif-tradeunion.bsky.social · 7d

SIF Executive Board member, Dr Orlando Mardner, has written a powerful article as we mark Black History Month. In his own words he describes his lived experiences of being a black security worker.

You can read more here 👇
sif.org.uk/being-black-...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 6d

This is a time for us to recognise the magnificent contributions of Black therapists, counsellors, clients, activists and communities. pcunion.org.uk/news/black-h...

Black History Month

This October, we join millions across the UK in marking Black History Month under the theme “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” This is a time for us to recognise the magnificent contributions of Blac...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 8d

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union invites you to a Post-BACP AGM Discussion Forum on Thursday 6th November at 7.00pm

The event is free, online and open to members and non-members of PCU.

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Post-BACP AGM Discussion Forum

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union invites you to: A Post-BACP AGM Discussion Forum – Thursday 6th November at 7.00pm The event is free, online and open to members and non-members of PCU. The...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 12d

PCU and BAATN are supporting former staff members of the Metanoia Institute as they pursue a legal case. pcunion.org.uk/news/metanoi...

Metanoia Institute – Crowdfunder Update

PCU and BAATN are supporting former staff members of the Metanoia Institute as they pursue a legal case. Their positions (lecturers, Directors of Studies, and a Faculty Head) had become untenable afte...

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General Federation of Trade Unions @gftu.org.uk · 14d

Today marks the start of #BlackHistoryMonth✊

The theme of “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” honours the strength, resilience, and achievements of Black communities worldwide.

Celebrating past contributions & looking ahead to a future of unity and progress.

#Solidarity #GFTU

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 15d

Retail Trust has recognised the worth of its affiliate therapists and increased its session fees!
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Congratulations to Retail Trust

Congratulations to Retail Trust for recognising the worth of its affiliate therapists and increasing session fees! Shame on those – many – EAP providers which haven’t increased what they pay us for ye...

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GFTU Educational Trust @gftuet.org.uk · 20d

🚨 Our education programme is built for the whole trade union movement.

🔥 Re-energise your passion.
✊ Stand taller. Speak louder. Fight smarter.

This isn’t just education, it’s empowerment.

Watch our brand new video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5aydAEmJFs

#GFTUET

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 21d

Outdated anxiety guidelines need urgent change

We support UKCP’s campaign calling on NICE to update its anxiety guideline, which hasn’t had a meaningful review for over a decade.

You can read more on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/ukcp-ca...

UKCP Campaign- update anxiety guideline

UKCP campaign urging NICE to update outdated anxiety guideline We support UKCP with its campaign calling for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to urgently update its anxiety...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 22d

PCU congratulates Erin Stevens, Matt Cormack, and Bumi Akinmutande on their election to the BACP Board.
They will officially join the Board at the BACP AGM on Thursday 6 November, and we welcome the fresh perspectives they will bring.

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 23d

Press Release - We have issued a response to the recent Policy Exchange report, 'Out of Control'.

We believe school counsellors are a vital, yet overlooked, part of supporting children and young people.

👉 Read our full press release: pcunion.org.uk/news/out-of-...

#PCU #SchoolCounsellors #SEND

Press Release

**Press Release** – Monday 22 September 2025 Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) Our Response to Policy Exchange report ‘Out of Control’ The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) is campaig...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · 28d

“Unite the Kingdom March” – our statement is now on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-sta...

“Unite the Kingdom March” – our statement

We are saddened and disturbed by the horrific display of racist, misogynist, homophobic, anti-trans and other forms of bigotry at Saturday’s “Unite the Kingdom March” in London. We recognise how alarm...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Sep 5

The next PCU Arts Therapies meeting is Fri 19th Sept, 7–8pm, via Zoom.

📩 Please email [email protected] for the link.

Not a PCU member yet? It’s quick and easy to join on our website, doing so will give you access to this meeting - and to other opportunities to get involved in our work.

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Sep 4

PCU Members’ Meeting – BACP Governance Reform

We will be holding a special Zoom meeting as part of our campaign for urgent reform of BACP governance.

🗓️ Tuesday September 9th
🕖 7pm
📍Zoom (email [email protected] for the link)

More details on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/bacpgov...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Sep 3

PCU EAP Network & Campaign Meeting - are you a PCU member working with an EAP, either as an affiliate therapist or directly for a company? If so, you’re warmly invited to our upcoming meeting.

🗓️ Saturday 13th September
🕝 2:30pm
📍 Zoom

For the Zoom link or for more info, email [email protected]

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Sep 2

PCU opposes right wing attempts to use the safety of women as a weapon to spread racism & division. Our EC has signed an open letter calling for an end to the harmful & misleading narratives that link asylum seekers with sexual abuse.
Add your name to the letter: actionnetwork.org/petitions/e8...

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · Aug 29

BREAKING 🚨 | 30 trade unions have written to Hull Trains warning their actions could damage safety culture across the rail industry.

Our movement is united in rejecting attacks on union members.

We stand with all @aslefunion.bsky.social members.

Read & share the letter👇

#StrikeMap

We are writing to you in support of ASLEF members in relation to your vile victimisation of a trade union member who raised health and safety concerns with you.

After 73 days of action, which have seen growing support for the unfairly victimised trade union member, we are urging you to reinstate the member affected and to end this dispute now.

Trade union activity, including raising vital health and safety concerns, is fundamental to the role of effective trade unions in the workplace.The actions of Hull Trains management could damage safety culture across the rail industry.

Today, on 29 August, we stand in solidarity and will be encouraging our members to join the solidarity rally.

We will continue to use the full power and ‘weight’ of our movement to make sure Hull Trains is held to account for these actions.

We urge you to reinstate the colleague affected and ensure an end to escalating levels of action and wider campaigning from our whole movement.

We look forward to you doing the right thing by your staff, commuters who use your trains, and the wider community.

We stand in solidarity with all trade union members at Hull Trains.

Yours Sincerely

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Aug 27

Windrush Scandal – renewed call for a full public independent inquiry
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union stands in solidarity with BARAC UK’s call for a Public Inquiry.
The Windrush scandal continues to tear lives apart to this day.
Read more on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/windrush/

Windrush Scandal

WINDRUSH SCANDAL – RENEWED CALL for a full INDEPENDANT PUBLIC INQUIRY The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union stands in solidarity with BARAC UK’s call for a Public Inquiry. The Windrush scandal conti...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Aug 26

If you are in the Glasgow area this weekend, you are invited to an in-person meet up that our Scotland branch have organised.

They will be meeting at The Wild Olive Tree in Glasgow at 2pm for a coffee (and maybe some cake).

For further information - contact us at [email protected]

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Aug 19

We have updated our Fair Deal Charter for EAP affiliate therapists.
EAP work has become an important income stream for many therapists, but session fees have stagnated - in some cases, even fallen.
Our updated charter sets out clear standards for EAP providers: pcunion.org.uk/campaign/emp...

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Aug 13

If you’re a BACP member, you have until 5pm on Friday 15 August 2025 to cast your vote in the Trustee Election.

Now more than ever is it important to vote for candidates committed to brining in positive change and make BACP a more accountable and democratic organisation.

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Strike Map @strikemap.org · Jul 24

1 day till #MEGAPICKET 2

In under one month we’ve…
📍Shared 10,000 leaflets
📍 Handed out over 2,000 stickers
📍 Signed up 29 organisations
📍 Registered thousands

Be a part of it: bit.ly/RSVPMegapick...

Victory to the Brum bin workers

#StrikeMap #BirminghamBinStrike

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Jul 24

The next meeting of the SCoPEd Campaign group is today, Friday 25th July, at 5pm, via Zoom.

If you would like to come to the meeting, please contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. Non PCU members are also welcome to attend.

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Jul 16

📢 PCU Arts Therapies Meeting - Friday 19th September, online. Open to all PCU members who use art, music, drama, movement, or other HCPC-regulated therapies in their practice. Arts therapies students are welcome too.

📩 If you’d like to attend, please email [email protected] for the link.