BACP - Articles of Association - proposed changes The position of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Union's National Executive Committee is, regrettably, that BACP members should vote against the proposed changes. Read our rationale here pcunion.org.uk/news/bacp-ar...

On Friday 20 November, UCU members at universities across the UK will come together for a national day of action. With jobs, courses and the future of higher education under threat, we’re coming together to fight back. Campaign packs will be arriving in early November to help you get ready.

PCU has a Trainee Network for Psychotherapy and Counselling Students. Next Meeting: 🗓️ Monday 26th October. 🕖 7:00–8:00pm 📍Zoom (Members can find the link on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act..., or contact admin@pcunion.org.uk)

General Secretary Drop-In - tonight! 🗓️ Tuesday 20th October, 7pm 📍Zoom An opportunity to hear what has been happening and raise any comments, questions or ideas you have about the PCU and the counselling profession. More info: pcunion.org.uk/news/general... #PCU #JoinaUnion

Invitation to all our members who work with EAPs Please come along to our next EAP Network meeting. 🗓️ Date: Saturday 24th October 🕝 Time: 2:30pm 📍 Location: Zoom (email admin@pcunion.org.uk for the link) Not a PCU member yet? It’s easy to join on our website, pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/

PCU members - we want to hear from you! We have now learned that BACP paid to attend the Reform UK party conference. If you are a BACP member, what do you think about this? Check your inbox and have your say Not a PCU member yet? pcunion.org.uk/join/ #JoinAUnion #JoinPCU #WatchThisSpace

Our North and Midlands branch are holding a social event in Liverpool. 📍 World Museum Cafe, William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EN 🗓️ Saturday 14th November 🕚 11am - 1pm 📧 to RSVP or for more info, please contact NorthandMidlandsBranch@pcunion.org.uk All welcome – whether you’re union members or not.

Our members at Goldsmiths are months into strike action. They are fighting to save vital jobs. Share this picket like speech from our GS and send your solidarity.

PCU General Secretary, Liz Martin, was privileged to attend the launch of the Right to Food UK Commission report at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Read more: pcunion.org.uk/news/right-t...

The PCU stands in solidarity with the striking Art Psychotherapy lecturers at Goldsmiths University. @goldsmithsucu.bsky.social @novaramedia.com novaramedia.com/2026/10/06/g...

Goldsmiths University Hires ‘Fake Teachers’ for Arts Psychotherapy to Break Strikes | Simon Childs

Students say the London university is putting their Arts Psychotherapy course at risk by bringing in inexperienced temporary staff while lecturers strike against a third round of redundancies. Simon C...

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Your Union Needs You! Have you ever wanted to develop your skills as an organiser or leader? Or perhaps you have skills that could make a real difference to the union? Join us for our Member Activation Event on Monday 12 October at 7pm. 🗓️ Mon 12 Oct 🕖 7pm 💻 Online pcunion.org.uk/news/your-un...

PCU NHS/Health Network Our next meeting will take place: 🗓️ Monday 12th October 🕗 7:45pm 📍Zoom (Members can find the link on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act..., or you can email admin@pcunion.org.uk)

School Counsellors & Therapists: join us for this School Counsellor Network meeting! 🗓️ Monday 12th October, 7pm 💻 Online, via Zoom 👉 Find out more: pcunion.org.uk/news/school-... #SchoolCounselling #ChildrensMentalHealth #YoungPeoplesMentalHealth #CounsellingInSchools

This October, we mark Black History Month under the theme ‘Honouring Our Communities’ Let us continue to honour and celebrate the achievements of Black people in history, while continuing to take action that supports Black communities. #BlackHistoryMonth #HonouringOurCommunities

Today is the Day of Action against Palantir in our NHS. PCU stands in solidarity with patients, NHS workers and campaigners taking action today. pcunion.org.uk/news/day-of-... #NoPalantirInOurNHS #PeopleVsPalantir #NHS #DefendTheNHS #DayOfAction #ProtectPatientData #NHS75 #SaveOurNHS

PCU National Executive Committee member James West joining today's day of action against Palantir in our NHS @globaljusticenow.bsky.social @keepournhspublic.bsky.social #NoPalantirInOurNHS #PeopleVsPalantir #NHS #DefendTheNHS #DayOfAction #ProtectPatientData #NHS75 #SaveOurNHS

People vs Palantir – International Day of Action 🌎✊ Thursday 1 October 2026. We are saying NO to Palantir! Find a UK action near you 👇🏽 www.amnesty.org.uk/issues/inter...

@gftuet.org.uk has released its 2026–27 programme of free courses for members of affiliate unions (which includes PCU members), including online & residential courses. PCU is also offering financial support towards travel & overnight accommodation for members pcunion.org.uk/news/gftu-co...

PCU Disability Network - Next Meeting: 🗓️ Monday 28th September 🕔 5pm 📍Zoom (email admin@pcunion.org.uk for the link) The PCU Disability Network aims to provide support and awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions.

We’re holding a workshop for members exploring Access to Work and the support that may be available to disabled, neurodivergent & chronically ill practitioners. 🗓️ Tues 24 Nov, 7pm 💻 Online (members can contact admin@pcunion.org.uk for the link) More information: pcunion.org.uk/news/access-...

Consultation opens on conversion practices and GSRD draft good practice principles 👉 Read the draft materials and find out how to respond: www.pcpb.org.uk/consultation... Members can read more about our involvement in the PCPB: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act...

General Secretary Drop-In 🗓️ Tuesday 20th October, 7pm 📍Zoom An opportunity to hear what has been happening and raise any comments, questions or ideas you have about the PCU and the counselling profession. More info: pcunion.org.uk/news/general... #PCU #JoinaUnion #Psychotherapy #Counselling

Fancy another #UnionWin🏆? Go on then How about a huge 52% increase of pay for lowest paid staff? When workers fight back, they win When our movement uses its social weight together, we win When one group of workers wins, we all win Victory to @unitetheunion.bsky.social #StrikeMap

On Monday, the PCU did something that hasn't been done before; we brought together organisations from across the industry to talk about reasonable adjustments for therapists in training. We did this because it's an issue raised by members. Read more: pcunion.org.uk/news/reasona...

PCU are proud to be one of the many signatories to this statement from Amnesty International on the escalation in racist violence

Amnesty International UK@amnestyuk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

150+ organisations are raising the alarm on the horrifying escalation in racist violence and intimidation. We must come together to demand the government takes serious action.

PCU NHS/Health Network 🗓️ Monday 14th September 🕗 7:30pm 📍Zoom (Members can find the link on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act..., or you can email admin@pcunion.org.uk)

PCU members - we want to hear from you! If you are a UKCP member, what do you think about @ukcp.org.uk attending the Reform UK party conference? 📥 Check your inbox and have your say Not a PCU member yet? Join us: pcunion.org.uk/join/ #JoinAUnion #JoinPCU #WatchThisSpace

With the increasing rise in transphobia and trans antagonism, it can be hard to know whether a therapist practices in a way that respects and affirms your identity and experience. That’s why TACTT have developed a new trans affirming therapist checklist!

BREAKING 🚨 | Unions tell @icr.ac.uk board: end the strike, value your workforce and protect our national resource. Trade Unions representing 800,000 workers have just sent the below letter to the Executive Board and Trustees of the ICR. Share the letter below 👇 #StrikeMap

Fancy meeting other therapists for a cuppa and a chat? Our North and Midlands branch are holding a social event in Liverpool. 📍 World Museum Cafe, William Brown St, Liverpool L3 8EN 🗓️ Saturday 12th September 🕚 11am - 1pm 📧 to RSVP or for more info: NorthandMidlandsBranch@pcunion.org.uk