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The only union for Counsellors and Psychotherapists 
in the UK
Standing up for therapists and therapy
https://pcunion.org.uk
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Bin collections suspended because of 'mega-picket'

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#Megapicket #StrikeMap #Megapicket3D #Megapicket3 #Birmingham #BirminghamBinStrike #BrumBinStrike
Birmingham bin collections suspended because of 'mega-picket'
The city council says it aims to catch up with missed collections over the weekend.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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PCU is Launching a new Trainee Network for Counselling Students

Training can be challenging and isolating at times. This online space offers PCU members that are trainees the chance to share experiences & connect with others in training.

More information:
pcunion.org.uk/news/trainee...
January 30, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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New PCU NHS/Health Network – next meeting is Monday 2nd February, 8pm on Zoom.

This group is a space to share experiences and support one another.

To get the link, PCU members can email [email protected].
January 29, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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PCU has joined the PCPB’s Commission into the Future of Therapy.

Our website has a short video from EC member Mat Pronger explaining why we joined and how to contribute.

🗓 Next PCU Member Discussion Meeting
Tuesday 17 Feb, 7pm (Zoom)

Join PCU to take part.

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PCU Joins the PCPB Commission
PCU Joins the PCPB’s Commission into the Future of Therapy The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) has agreed to take part in the PCPB’s Commission into the Future of Therapy. This Commission br...
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January 29, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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The number of adults seeking support for anxiety is rising. However, less than half of those who access treatment through NHS Talking Therapies reliably recover.

We are proud to be one of 30 organisations supporting UKCP's campaign calling for an urgent update to the NICE anxiety guideline (1/3)
January 27, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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Fantastic to meet @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social
in Parliament last week. A great opportunity for EC member @lizmartinpcu.bsky.social on behalf of PCU, to introduce our union, discuss our campaigns & the challenges that our members are facing.
#psycotherapy #counselling #joinaunion @gftu.org.uk
January 23, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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We are pleased to share an opportunity for counsellors (members and non-members) to contribute to a study on counsellors’ perspectives of working with adolescents who are autistic.
There is more information on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/call-fo...
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January 22, 2026 at 1:55 PM
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PCU Disability Network - next meeting:

🗓️ Monday 26th January
🕔 5pm
📍Zoom (PCU members can email [email protected] for the link)

The PCU Disability Network has recently been launched, with the aim of providing support & awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions
January 20, 2026 at 3:32 PM
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🚀 LAUNCHED TODAY

🔥 Workers’ survey on trade union education with @soaseconomics.bsky.social

Open to all workers in Britain & Ireland (any nationality, job status, or union membership)

⏰ 3–7 mins | 🔐 Confidential

Take part: https://gftuet.org.uk/workersvoices2026

#WorkersVoices2026 #GFTUET #SOAS
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January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Invitation to all our members who work with EAPs - come along to our next Network and Campaign meeting.

🗓️ Date: Saturday 7th February
🕝 Time: 2:30pm
📍 Location: Zoom (email [email protected] for the link)

pcunion.org.uk/campaign/emp...
The top part of the image is a red rectangle with the PCU logo in the left corner, on the right is yellow text “EAP network and campaign meeting”. The photograph in the middle of the image is of a man reading the Fair Deal Charter on a tablet. The bottom part of the image is a red rectangle with yellow writing “Saturday 7th Feb, 2.30pm, Zoom. We’ll be planning the next steps in our campaign around our Charter for a Fair Deal for EAP therapists”
January 20, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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Last night at the Golden Globes, Erin Doherty took a moment to thank therapists in her acceptance speech. It’s a thoughtful public acknowledgement of the incredible, but often unseen, work that therapists and counsellors do every day.

The link to Erin’s speech is in the comments.
January 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Solidarity with all @ucu.org.uk FE strikers this week 📢

🗓️14-16 January 2026

📍Find and support your nearest picket: bit.ly/FEPickets

1/3 @drjogrady.bsky.social

#StrikeMap #NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike #Education #FurtherEducation
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January 12, 2026 at 1:09 PM
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📢 PCU Arts Therapies Meeting - Fri 16th Jan, 7-8pm, online. Open to all PCU members who use art, music, drama, movement, or other HCPC-regulated therapies in their practice. Arts therapies students welcome too.

📩 Email [email protected] for the link

Join PCU here: pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/
January 8, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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We’re supporting Megapicket3D on 30 January 2025.

We support the @unitetheunion.bsky.social refuse workers in their ongoing strike
.
RSVP to let @strikemap.org know you are coming here: bit.ly/Megapicket3R...
Join the Brum Bin Strike Megapicket 3-D, 30 January 2026
RSVP and sign up with your comrades to join the Brum Bin Strike Megapicket on 30 January 2026.
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January 6, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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PCU has recently joined PCPB’s Commission into the Future of Therapy. Members can read more about why we made this decision on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act...

Member Discussion Meeting – 17th February 2026, 7pm, via Zoom. Register your interest with [email protected].
December 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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MEGAPICKET 3-D 30 JANUARY 2026

👩‍💻RSVP to join us: bit.ly/Megapicket3RSVP

🛏️Book your accommodation for the night before (first come, first serve): bit.ly/Megapicket3Accomodation

The third dimension is union power💥

#StrikeMap #Megapicket3D #Megapicket
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December 15, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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PCU recently met with representatives from BACP.

We had a constructive discussion on a range of topics, including concerns that our members have raised previously.

We view this as a positive step in the ongoing relationship between PCU and BACP, we hope to continue building on this progress.
December 16, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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We are pleased to share an opportunity for counsellors (members and non-members) to contribute to an important piece of research that explores the wellbeing of practitioners working within Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs).

More information is on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/invitat...
Invitation to Participate in Research
We are pleased to share an opportunity for counsellors (members and non-members) to contribute to an important piece of research that explores the wellbeing of practitioners working within Employee As...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Fancy meeting other therapists for a regular cuppa and a chat?
Our North and Midlands branch is holding its first ever social event in Liverpool.

📍Eat @ Liverpool Central Library
🗓️ Saturday 10th January 2026
🕚 11am - 1pm

More details: pcunion.org.uk/news/social-...
Social Event in Liverpool
Fancy meeting other therapists for a regular cuppa and a chat? Our North and Midlands branch is holding its first ever social event in Liverpool.   📍Eat @ Liverpool Central Library 🗓️ Saturday 10th Ja...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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In July, PCU wrote to the Prime Minister to share the motion passed at our AGM regarding the genocide in Gaza. The government's response is deeply inadequate. Read the full details on our website.
PCU Gaza motion- Government responds
In July, PCU wrote to the Prime Minister to share the motion unanimously passed at our AGM regarding the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Our letter called for an immediate ceasefire, respect for internation...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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New PCU NHS/Health Network – First Meeting on Monday 8th December

We’re pleased to launch a brand-new network for PCU members working in the NHS or other healthcare settings.

To get the link, PCU members can email [email protected].

Joining the PCU is easy: pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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PCU is pleased to have had the opportunity to meet recently with the Association of Christian Counsellors and start a dialogue.

We also discussed PCPB and how vital it is we have a voice.

We look forward to further constructive discussions

#psychotherapy #counselling #therapy #PCUnion #ACC #PCPB
December 5, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Unity is stronger than division.

That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right.

#Together we show where this country really stands.
Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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#TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism.

#TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities.

#TOGETHER we can unite against the far right.

Join the march in unity and against the far right in London on 28 March.

PCU are proud to stand with Together Alliance.
Together Alliance
Together is an alliance of over 50 civil society organisations united against the far right.
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December 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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🚨 March #TOGETHER against the far right

✊ National demo | 📅 28 March 2026 | 📍 Central London | Together Alliance

🎯 Sign-up here: togetheralliance.org.uk

#GFTU
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December 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM