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Erin Stevens

@aclientfirst.bsky.social

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Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer. working with people who have experienced harm in therapy, and therapists who are interested in addressing harm. Pro-client AuDHD she/they

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Dec 5

I'm delighted to announce two new workshops as part of the Harm in Therapy series for 2025: Rupture and Repair in Feb, and in March I'm excited to welcome Sonny Hallett @scrappapertiger.bsky.social as a co-facilitator for our March workshop on Queer, Autistic experiences of Harm (links in thread)

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks Frank ❤️

Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · 22d

Love these awards. Brilliantly done.

Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 22d

You can’t call someone a liar in parliament, but we’re not in parliament, so LIAR! Award:
Keir Starmer

#RITASawards

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · 22d

❤️ go @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social

Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · 22d

Loony/Allie of the Year Honour: Jay Watts

A survivor and professional who has tirelessly, consistently, supported and amplified fellow survivors' work and needs

#RITBhonours

Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks Joy. I'll not be there forever, so i hope those thoughts will be back at some point, but i guess it is time to see what can be done from the inside.

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · 22d

The news is now trickling into members' inboxes that I am one of the three successful candidates in the recent BACP elections. It was a difficult decision to stand, and frankly, the recent events surrounding governance led me to seriously reconsider whether change is possible, and whether I can be part of achieving it. After much deliberation, and conversations with colleagues and friends, I have made the decision to accept the position. It will be important for the incoming trustees to understand what has happened over the last few months (and years), so that we can understand what change is needed, especially around organisational dynamics and culture, to restore trust for members, and clients, and to address the harm which has undoubtedly occurred.

I am so pleased that Bumi and Matt are also elected. They are fantastic people, and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience which I think will be brilliant for BACP, and by extension, for its members and those who need the BACP to meet its objectives. Congratulations to both of you – I am glad you are here.

As part of the agreement I have signed, I have agreed not to comment on the BACP publicly without prior consent from the CEO or chair. This agreement comes into effect at the AGM on the 6th November. I want it to be really clear that I have signed that agreement, so my colleagues can understand why I am not making as many direct comments about what is happening in the organisation on social media. As many will know, I have never been reticent in expressing my feelings about what is happening in my membership body, and the change in my social media output is not indicative of any change in my proactiveness, or drive for positive change. Nor will it stop me listening to what members and clients are telling me, on social media or otherwise. I also promise not to disappear, not to become another invisible board member, and not to stop talking about the profession, its direction, its issues, and their impact on the…

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Sep 6

Yeah I agree with you. There is something about being inattentive to power that pervades a lot of what is happening just now. Maybe they would say they need to check the successful candidates or get agreements in place or something, but it used to be voted AND announced at AGM 🤷‍♀️

Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Sep 6

I think it will be announced by email in the ebulletin later this month.

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yeah i saw someone do that then delete it. It seems to me quite silly to have this period of silence. Much better the way they used to do it.

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Sep 5

BACP have put candidates in a position where we're not supposed to disclose the result till they announce it later this month 🫠

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james @james.claims · Jul 31

Against the recommendation of the Women and Equalities Commision, Labours Bridget Phillipson has confirmed Dr. Mary-Ann Stephenson as the new chair of the EHRC.

She deleted her account here once we all noted her following list was full of transphobes.

Government confirms Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson as the next EHRC chair

Minister for Women and Equalities Bridget Phillipson has confirmed that Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson will be appointed as the new Chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC).

www.gov.uk

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jul 31

Counsellors' Staffroom hosted a Q&A event for the BACP election with candidates Matt Cormack and me. It's now available to view here youtu.be/n5TpemRbyrs?...
Voting closes 15th August!

Counsellors Staffroom: Meet BACP Board Candidates 2025 Erin Stevens and Matt Cormack

YouTube video by Erin Stevens - Harm in Therapy

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drmabel.bsky.social @drmabel.bsky.social · Jul 26

Meowslow's hierarchy of needs

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thanks Joy ❤️

Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jul 15

You can also meet me and fellow candidate Matt Cormack at the Counsellors’ Staffroom Q&A on Friday 18th July at 2.30pm. Free tickets here

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bacp-board...

BACP Board Elections: Meet candidates Erin & Matt (Live Q&A)

Ask questions, share reflections, and meet BACP board candidates Erin & Mat in this open Zoom session

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jul 15

BACP Trustee voting is open! if you are a BACP member, please check your emails and cast your votes! Remember you can email me on [email protected] if you have any questions for me.

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thanks so much. That's a really important facet of disability justice that therapists and the whole profession need to attend to.

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jun 21

Thanks Sara 🙏

Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jun 21

I'm standing for the BACP board! Voting is 15th July - 15th August so if you are a BACP member, you can look for an email from Mi Voice with a link to vote around then. I'm interested in anti-oppressive practice & ethics and I'll be answering questions sent to [email protected]

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jun 21

This is such a great point, thank you so much for it.

Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Jun 6

Introducing the Therapy Harm Resistance Project: a conversation with Natalie Russ is now available on YouTube!
youtu.be/Ne1NX48UoKk

The Harm in Therapy Series: Introducing the Therapy Harm Resistance Project

YouTube video by Erin Stevens - Harm in Therapy

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Apr 12

Um therapy harm 🙃

Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Apr 12

30th April I'm hosting a 1 hour webinar on therapy therapy, open to everyone whether client, therapist or just interested. I'll overview the fundamentals of recognising harm, leaving harmful therapy, complaints (UK) and seeking support. Tickets by donation.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-thera...

When Therapy Causes Harm: A Webinar for anyone interested in Therapy Harm

A one hour webinar including Q&A with Erin Stevens - a therapist working with clients who have been harmed and a survivor of therapy harm.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Apr 11

I know, it's feels like BACP have become much more open to Harm in Therapy and much more open to people like me in the last year or so. It's promising.

Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Apr 11

If you are a member of BACP you can listen to me being interviewed by Katy Georgiou for the latest Therapy Today podcast here
www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-r...

BACP podcasts

Listen to our BACP podcasts featuring highlights from Therapy Today, extras from our events and professional learning insights - in the office, on the move or at home.

www.bacp.co.uk

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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Apr 1

The recording of the Harm in Therapy for Queer Autistic Therapists workshop with me and Sonny Hallett @scrappapertiger.bsky.social , which was sold out for live attendance, is now available for purchase! Access here: www.erinstevens.co.uk/workshop-rec...

Workshop Recordings | Erin Stevens

www.erinstevens.co.uk

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