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The only union for Counsellors and Psychotherapists 
in the UK
Standing up for therapists and therapy
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PCU marks UK Disability History Month by restating our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion within our roles as psychotherapists and counsellors and in our support for members

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Disability History Month
PCU marks UK Disability History Month by restating our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion within our roles as psychotherapists and counsellors and in our support for members   We endorse ...
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November 28, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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The next meeting of the SCoPEd Campaign group is Fri 5th Dec, 5pm, via Zoom.

We will be discussing two key developments:

• PCPB's Commission into the future of therapy

• BACP's 13 routes to accreditation

Please contact [email protected] for the Zoom link.
PCU logo in top left corner. Red text on a white background ‘SCoPEd Campaign Group. What does PCPB's Commission mean for us?'. Red text on a yellow background at the bottom of the image reads ‘Next Meeting - Friday 5th December, Zoom, 5:00pm’.
November 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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PCU Joins the PCPB Commission into the Future of Therapy.
Please join our member discussion meeting on 1st December
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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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November 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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UKCP Survey – Please Have Your Say
UKCP is currently consulting on possible models of future statutory regulation for psychotherapy and counselling. They are inviting feedback from both UKCP members and non-members, and we strongly encourage all therapists to take part
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UKCP Statutory Regulation Survey
UKCP Statutory Regulation Survey – Please Have Your Say UKCP is currently consulting on possible models of future statutory regulation for psychotherapy and counselling. They are inviting feedback fro...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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We're proud to be a member of the #GeneralStrike100 national partnership .

Explore our interactive map and sign up to visit your nearest partner and #GeneralStrike100 history sites via https://bit.ly/VisitaGS100site

#StrikeMap
Promotional poster for 'Strike Map' commemorating the General Strike of 1926-2026, featuring a vintage collage of historical images including crowds and a speaker at a podium.
November 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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We are grateful to Nadia Whittome MP for submitting the very pertinent Written Question to the Secretary of State for Education below, following our recent meeting, concerning the lack of statutory funding for school counsellors in England
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School Counselling Funding Question Response
We are grateful to Nadia Whittome MP for submitting the very pertinent Written Question to the Secretary of State for Education below, following our recent meeting, concerning the lack of statutory fu...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Post-BACP AGM Forum last week.
We’ve had some really positive feedback about the forum, with people finding it useful to have a supportive space to share experiences and reflections after the BACP AGM.
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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PCU were privileged to meet Nadia Whittome MP. We were thrilled to have had the opportunity to make Nadia aware of our campaigns.

PCU were represented by Executive Committee Members Dr Marilyn McGowan, School Counselling Lead, and Liz Martin, International Officer and Campaigns Lead.
November 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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📢 PCU Arts Therapies Meeting - Friday 14th November, 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 are welcome too.

📩 If you’d like to attend, please email [email protected] for the link
Top part of image is a red rectangle with the PCU logo on the left and ‘Arts Therapies Meeting. Fri 14th Nov 7-8pm, online’ in yellow text. Middle part of the image is a colourful watercolour painting with a group of adults sat on chairs in silhouette. The bottom part of the image is a red rectangle with ‘Open to PCU members who are art, music, dance & movement and drama therapists’ in yellow text.
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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PCU were privileged to meet Kim Johnson MP. We were delighted to have had the opportunity to make Kim aware of our campaigns and discuss the specifics of some of the difficulties and challenges our members face within our profession.
October 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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The next meeting of the SCoPEd Campaign group is Friday 7th November, at 5pm, via Zoom. This PCU led group campaigns against the unjust and unfair way that SCoPEd is being implemented.

Contact [email protected] for the Zoom link. Non PCU members are also welcome.
October 30, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) continues to stand in solidarity with the five former staff members of the Metanoia Institute.
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#Psychotherapy #Counselling #MetanoiaCase #ChallengingRacism
Challenging Racism at Metanoia
Update: Fundraising and Solidarity Event Supporting Therapists Challenging Racism at Metanoia Institute The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) continues to stand in solidarity with the five for...
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October 27, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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PCU Members to Speak at ‘Re-Booklaunch: Exploring the Dark Edges of Psychotherapy Complaint System’ pcunion.org.uk/news/explori...
Exploring the Psychotherapy Complaint System
PCU Members to Speak at ‘Re-Booklaunch: Exploring the Dark Edges of Psychotherapy Complaint System’ The Psychotherapy Section of the British Psychological Society (BPS), in collaboration with Karnac B...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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The PCU Executive Committee has agreed to align PCU with the Action Against ASGSF Changes campaign. pcunion.org.uk/news/action-...
Action Against ASGSF Changes
PCU Meeting with Action Against ASGSF Changes and CALL TO ACTION In July, the PCU Education Network held a meeting inviting the campaign group Action Against ASGSF (adoption and special guardianship f...
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October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We are deeply disappointed by BACP’s response to our open letter, which completely ignores the specific concerns we raised.
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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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October 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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We are pleased to share the details of The Art Therapy Un-Conference 2025.
📅 Saturday 1 November 2025, 10am–6pm
📍 London NW5
The TAT Un-Conference offers an accessible, democratic, and creative space for practitioners to come together.
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October 20, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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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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October 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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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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October 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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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 👇
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October 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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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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October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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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October 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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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October 3, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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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
Poster for Black History Month featuring a raised fist illustration, with the text "Standing Firm in Power and Pride" and the logo of GFTU and GFTU Educational Trust at the top.
October 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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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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September 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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September 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM