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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
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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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Love these awards. Brilliantly done.
ritb.bsky.social Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · Sep 19
You can’t call someone a liar in parliament, but we’re not in parliament, so LIAR! Award:
Keir Starmer

#RITASawards
September 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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❤️ go @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social
ritb.bsky.social Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · Sep 19
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
September 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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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…
September 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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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
July 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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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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July 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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Meowslow's hierarchy of needs
Meowslow's hierarchy of needs Pyramid of needs with food on almost every tier except the second top with reads "other cats to stay out of my garden"
July 26, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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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.
July 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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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]
June 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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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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June 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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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
April 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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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
April 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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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
April 1, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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I've been really pleased to hear from people who found this landing on their doorstep today. Finally, conversations about harm are becoming mainstream in the profession. I was grateful to be invited to participate in this issue & the corresponding podcast. If you are a BACP member check it out. 🙂
Front cover of April 2025 Therapy Today magazine. When therapy causes harm. Image of a therapist standing on a client's toe, which i take to be metaphorical.
March 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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Therapeutic neutrality. Let's talk about what it is and what it isn't.
We are inherently non-neutral. We bring contexts, some of which will be explicit, some of which are implicit, all of which influence how we show up in the world and in the room. Any attempt at apoliticism is inherently political
March 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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I'm doing the crystal maze experience for my 40th birthday, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to collect tickets in the crystal dome.
March 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Good decision from BACP to leave twitter. I hope they join BlueSky
www.bacp.co.uk/news/news-fr...
Update on our social media channels
News from BACP | We’ve reviewed our use of X and are exploring new channels
www.bacp.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
aclientfirst.bsky.social
Workshop 2 in the Harm in Therapy Series - "Rupture and Repair: The Fundamentals" is now available to buy from my website. Keep an eye on this page as more Harm in Therapy resources and CPD are added! www.erinstevens.co.uk/workshop-recordings
Workshop Recordings | Erin Stevens
www.erinstevens.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 2:25 PM
aclientfirst.bsky.social
If you are on Instagram and you are interested in harm in therapy, Natalie Russ is an important follow.
This is an important fact for anyone working with harmed clients or involved in complaints processes.
Natalie Russ account saying 'a quick reminder for therapists. There is nothing that makes therapists inherently more credible than clients. If you tend to assume that the therapist's accounting of what transacted in the therapy is more reliable than the client's, that needs to be examined. None of our schooling or training should earn us this kind of default believability. Agree or disagree? Talking about therapy harm @natalierusspsyd
March 13, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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I'm offering additional no cost tickets for tomorrow night's 2 hour workshop Rupture and Repair: The Fundamentals. 6-8pm. Due to the change in date, some of the attendees who had no cost tickets are unable to attend. Please DM me if you are a therapist or trainee and would like to come.
March 4, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Thanks to UKCP members for voting a resounding NO to far right politics.
March 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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I'm listening to a really interesting webinar by Sally Openshaw about sexual boundaries in therapy. She's currently talking about how things might go wrong, noting the ways it might be pushed into the shadows and how boundary breaches escalate.
February 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Really excited to announce a one-hour webinar coming up in May, with Natalie Russ Introducing the Therapy Harm Resistance Project. This webinar is open to all with tickets on a donation basis.
Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducin...
Harm in Therapy Series: www.erinstevens.co.uk/events
Introducing the The Therapy Harm Resistance Project
A one hour webinar including Q&A with Natalie Russ Psy. D in conversation with Erin Stevens.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
aclientfirst.bsky.social
My workshop "An introduction to Working with People who have been Harmed in Therapy" is now available to purchase through my website. If you missed the event or are interested in the topic, please click the link to access the recording: www.erinstevens.co.uk/workshop-recordings
Workshop Recordings | Erin Stevens
www.erinstevens.co.uk
February 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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I'm holding Julia's invitation to question every rule/norm by asking who are those rules serving.
February 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM