The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union
The only union for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
in the UK
Standing up for therapists and therapy
https://pcunion.org.uk
- We continue to stand with 5 therapists bringing an employment tribunal case against Metanoia Institute. The claimants urgently need to raise more funds ahead of a critical 13 February deadline. 🔗 Read the latest update: pcunion.org.uk/news/update-... #Solidarity #AntiRacism #PCU #Psychotherapy
- The theme for LGBT+ History Month 2026 is Science and Innovation with an aim of highlighting LGBT+ people who have contributed to the developments and advancements in science and technology historically. Read more on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/lgbt-hi...
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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...
- 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 admin@pcunion.org.uk.
- 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. pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-joi...
- 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)
- 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
- 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...
- PCU Disability Network - next meeting: 🗓️ Monday 26th January 🕔 5pm 📍Zoom (PCU members can email admin@pcunion.org.uk 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
- Reposted by The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union🚀 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: gftuet.org.uk/workersvoices2026 #WorkersVoices2026 #GFTUET #SOAS
- 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 admin@pcunion.org.uk for the link) pcunion.org.uk/campaign/emp...
- 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.
- Reposted by The Psychotherapy and Counselling UnionSolidarity 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
- 📢 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 admin@pcunion.org.uk for the link Join PCU here: pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/
- 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...
- 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 admin@pcunion.org.uk.
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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.
- 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...
- 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-...
- 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.
- 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 admin@pcunion.org.uk. Joining the PCU is easy: pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/
- 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
- Reposted by The Psychotherapy and Counselling UnionUnity 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
- #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.
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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 pcunion.org.uk/news/disabil...
- 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 admin@pcunion.org.uk for the Zoom link.
- PCU Joins the PCPB Commission into the Future of Therapy. Please join our member discussion meeting on 1st December pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-joi...
- 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 pcunion.org.uk/news/ukcp-st...
- Reposted by The Psychotherapy and Counselling UnionWe'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 bit.ly/VisitaGS100site #StrikeMap
- 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 pcunion.org.uk/news/school-...
- 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.
- 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.
- 📢 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 admin@pcunion.org.uk for the link
- 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.
- 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 admin@pcunion.org.uk for the Zoom link. Non PCU members are also welcome.
- The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) continues to stand in solidarity with the five former staff members of the Metanoia Institute. pcunion.org.uk/news/challen... #Psychotherapy #Counselling #MetanoiaCase #ChallengingRacism
- PCU Members to Speak at ‘Re-Booklaunch: Exploring the Dark Edges of Psychotherapy Complaint System’ pcunion.org.uk/news/explori...
- The PCU Executive Committee has agreed to align PCU with the Action Against ASGSF Changes campaign. pcunion.org.uk/news/action-...
- We are deeply disappointed by BACP’s response to our open letter, which completely ignores the specific concerns we raised. pcunion.org.uk/news/our-ope...
- 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. pcunion.org.uk/news/the-art...
- 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...
- 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. pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-dis...
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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...
- 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. pcunion.org.uk/news/post-ba...
- PCU and BAATN are supporting former staff members of the Metanoia Institute as they pursue a legal case. pcunion.org.uk/news/metanoi...
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- Retail Trust has recognised the worth of its affiliate therapists and increased its session fees! pcunion.org.uk/news/retail-...
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- 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...
- 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.
- 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
- “Unite the Kingdom March” – our statement is now on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-sta...
- The next PCU Arts Therapies meeting is Fri 19th Sept, 7–8pm, via Zoom. 📩 Please email admin@pcunion.org.uk 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.
