PCU was privileged to attend the recent the Person-Centred Association conference. Liz (PCU Gen Sec) & Mat (PCU NEC member) had a wonderful day representing us at a fabulous conference! We look forward to future collaborations🤝 #tPCA #personcentred #counselling #psychotherapy #joinaunion

We stand in solidarity with dual card holding PCU & UNISON members, High Intensity Therapists (HIT), who have taken industrial action in their long-running pay discrimination dispute with Norfolk & Waveney Mind & the contract holder Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. #MindThePayGap #JoinaUnion

PCU has a Trainee Network for Psychotherapy and Counselling Students. The trainee Network is informal and member-led. Next Meeting: 🗓️ Thursday 23rd July 🕖 7:00–8:00pm 📍Zoom (Please contact admin@pcunion.org.uk to register your interest and for the Zoom link)

NEW 🚨| 22 trade union leaders, representing more than 1.3 million workers, are calling on @rockstargames.com to stop playing games with workers' rights and recognise the @gameworkers.co.uk . Read and share the letter below 👇 #Solidarity #StrikeMap

PCU are delighted to be at the BACP Making Connections event in Glasgow today - come and visit our stand if you are here too! You can join PCU here: pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/ #BACP #MakingConnections #PCU #Psychotherapy #Counselling

PCU NHS/Health Network This group is a space to: → Share experiences → Support one another Next meeting: 🗓️ Mon 13th July 🕗 7:45pm 📍Zoom (Members can find the link on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act..., or email admin@pcunion.org.uk)

PCU Response to Children and Young People's Mental Health Services Report. Read our full response here: pcunion.org.uk/news/cyp-men... Join PCU: pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/ #SchoolCounselling #Counselling #Psychotherapy #PCU #MentalHealth #MentalHealthSupport #CAMHS #CYP #JoinaUnion #JoinPCU

Our Latest Newsletter is here! If you're a member, it should be in your inbox, if you haven't had chance to read it yet, it’s on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act... #Psychotherapy #Counselling #TradeUnion #PCU #JoinaUnion

Invitation to all our members who work with EAPs Please come along to our next EAP Network & Campaign meeting. 🗓️ Sat 27th June 🕝 2:30pm 📍 Zoom You can find out more about the EAP Network and Campaign on our website: pcunion.org.uk/campaign/emp... For the Zoom link, email admin@pcunion.org.uk

🚩 On the 78th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush, we celebrate the generations of Caribbean migrants whose work, resilience and sacrifice helped shape modern Britain. ✊ Their legacy lives on. #GFTU #Windrush78 #WindrushDay #Solidarity

PCU are delighted to be at the UKCP conference today - come and visit our stand! You can join PCU here: pcunion.org.uk #JoinAUnion #PCU #UKCP

PCU has a Trainee Network for Psychotherapy & Counselling Students. The trainee Network is informal and member-led, with its purpose, focus & direction very much shaped by those who take part. Next Meeting: 🗓️ Tuesday 23rd June 🕖 7:00–8:00pm 📍Zoom (Contact admin@pcunion.org.uk for the Zoom link)

#OnThisDay in 1984, striking miners faced violence for defending their jobs, communities and livelihoods. ✊ We honour their courage and remember the lesson that still matters - when working people stand together, they are a force that can't be ignored. #GFTU #Orgreave #Solidarity #MinersStrike

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

📣 CALL OUT TO ALL MEMBERS! The Government recently launched a call for evidence on the mental health strategy for England. So please if you can, make your submissions, and make your voice heard. More info on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/mental-... #MentalHealthStrategy #PCU

Mental Health Strategy for England

📣 CALL OUT TO ALL MEMBERS! The Government recently launched a call for evidence on the mental health strategy for England. They state: “This review… will make recommendations on how we can shift from ...

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PCU Reaffirms Commitment to Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights following EHRC Code Update pcunion.org.uk/news/ehrc-co...

PCU Reaffirms Commitment

PCU Reaffirms Commitment to Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights following EHRC Code Update Following the publication of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s revised Code of Practice for Service...

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PCU Arts Therapies Meeting: 🗓️ Friday 19th June 🕖 7 - 8pm 📍Online (please email admin@pcunion.org.uk for the link) 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.

PCU NHS/Health Network Our next meeting will take place: 🗓️ Monday 15th June 🕗 7:45pm 📍Zoom (Members can find the link on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act..., or you can email admin@pcunion.org.uk)

A big thank you to Kate Day and Meg Moss from NCPS for meeting with PCU representative Dr Marilyn McGowan recently. pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-mee... #schoolcounselling #schools #children #mentalhealth #PCU

PCU meet NCPS

PCU meet NCPS A big thank you to Kate Day and Meg Moss from NCPS for meeting with PCU representative Dr Marilyn McGowan recently. We had a very constructive discussion about our school counselling cam...

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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) stands in solidarity with the members of Goldsmiths University and College Union (GUCU) in their ongoing dispute with Goldsmiths. pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-ful... #Goldsmiths #GUCU #Union

PCU fully supports GUCU members

The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) stands in solidarity with the members of Goldsmiths University and College Union (GUCU) in their ongoing dispute with Goldsmiths. Goldsmiths are planning ...

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Success! PCU’s First Parliamentary Drop-In Session An enormous thank you to all the MPs and parliamentary staff who took the time to join our first Parliamentary Drop-In Session on 3rd June in Westminster. Read more: pcunion.org.uk/news/pcus-fi... #psychotherapy #counselling #mentalhealth

We are delighted to announce that Liz Martin has been elected as the first ever paid General Secretary of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU). Liz’s appointment was unanimously endorsed by members at our AGM on 16 May 2026 and marks an important milestone. pcunion.org.uk/news/our-new...

New General Secretary- Liz Martin

PCU Elects Liz Martin as First Paid General Secretary Liz Martin is our first ever paid General Secretary, marking a significant milestone as we enter our tenth year representing psychotherapists and ...

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PCU will be holding their first Parliamentary Drop-In Session on Wednesday 3 June at Portcullis House, Westminster. We are asking members to support this initiative by contacting their local MP, read more here: pcunion.org.uk/news/parliam... #PCU #Psychotherapy #Counselling #MentalHealth

Our AGM is this Saturday and all members are encouraged to join us. 🗓️ Saturday 16th May 🕥 10:30am 📍via Zoom The AGM is your chance to have a say in how the union is run. To register for the AGM and to see the latest AGM information, members can visit: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act...

PCU has a Trainee Network for members that are Psychotherapy and Counselling Students. 🗓️ Mon 18th May 🕖 7:00–8:00pm 📍Zoom (Please contact admin@pcunion.org.uk to register your interest & for the Zoom link) We look forward to welcoming trainees to the meeting and to building this network together.

This is Mental Health Awareness Week As counsellors & psychotherapists, we spend so much time supporting others our own wellbeing can be overlooked. We’d like to encourage you to take time this week to do one thing for yourself Find out more about us: pcunion.org.uk #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

💬 "Let's work together… With all of us here, we can make that difference that you want to see.” That’s where a union matters. PCU gives members a voice. 👉 Watch the full conversation and read more about us on our website: pcunion.org.uk/why-join-a-u... #Psychotherapy #Counselling #Therapists #PCU

PCU NHS/Health Network – next meeting is Monday 11th May. This group is a space to share experiences and support one another. Members can find the Zoom link on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act... or email admin@pcunion.org.uk

Fancy meeting up with other therapists? Our North & Midlands branch are holding a social event in Liverpool, members & non members are welcome. 📍 World Museum Cafe, Liverpool L3 8EN (change of venue) 🗓️ Sat 9th May 🕚 11am - 1pm 📧 to RSVP or for more info, contact pcunorthandmid@gmail.com

General Secretary Announcement We are pleased to announce that Liz Martin was interviewed for the post of PCU General Secretary and has been successful. This means a postal ballot is not required, but there will be a formal vote taken at the AGM to endorse the appointment.