UKCP – Details, episodes & analysis

UKCP is creating a new strategy to define and steer our work for the next three years. We want to create a strategy that captures a collective vision for UKCP and are currently engaging with members on key areas of UKCP’s work as well as topical issues likely to impact the profession.

We asked writer, broadcaster and speaker, David Baker, who has written and spoken about artificial intelligence (AI) and the future of work, to explore the relationship between psychotherapy and AI. He sought views from across the profession and looked at the implications of this rapidly emerging technology.

How can you build a psychotherapeutic career working with dreams?
In this episode, Emily Bridges, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Dave Billington.
When it came to pursuing a career in psychotherapy, Dave explored his long-standing interest in dreams, pursuing training that allowed him to explore this psychotherapeutic way of working. 
His experience, interest and career led Dave into private practice and to take on the role of director of the DRI Centre for Dream Studies, which supports research into the uses and applications of psychospiritual dreamwork for holistic well-being. 
He now also runs ‘The Dream Boat’ podcast series, alongside his colleague Laura Payne. It brings together experts and the public to delve into the world of dreams. 
‘There’s something that comes through from just being with the imagery that’s there, and feeling the feelings the dream is bringing, that connects us to our deepest unconscious.’ 
If you’re interested in learning more about a career in psychotherapy, then visit our website for more information.
You can also find information about choosing a training that’s right for you on our website. 

How can organisations work more therapeutically? 
In this episode Helen Willingham, our head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Hendrix Hammond. Motivated by his passion to work with people led Hendrix to pursue a career in psychotherapy. 
Alongside his clinical work as a family and systemic psychotherapist, Hendrix began consulting with organisations, and their staff, on diversity and engaging marginalised individuals. This work drew him to start his doctorate in organisational consultancy. 
Helen speaks to Hendrix to find out about his work supporting organisations to create a more culturally informed environment.  
‘I started running these workshops on anti-racist approaches in work contexts, thinking about the challenges of having a diverse workforce, what gets in the way of certain conversations and just thinking about feelings and anxieties that people hold in relationship to talking about the subject matter.’ 
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If you’re interested in learning more about a potential career in psychotherapy, then visit our website for more information.
If you have decided that a job in psychotherapy is for you, then you can find information about choosing a training that’s right for you on our website.  

In this episode, Helen Willingham, head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP member Melinda Powell.
Melinda reflects on what drew her to the profession and dream work, and what led her to transition into the non-clinical aspect of psychotherapeutic work. 
‘If you’re making that change from clinical to non-clinical, make haste slowly. There’s no rush, take your time. What I did do is phase out over time, working with fewer and fewer clients and less involved directly with the clinical aspect of supervision. So, it was again a devolution in that sense, a process over time.’
If you’re interested in learning more about a potential career in psychotherapy, then visit our website for more information.
If you have decided that a job in psychotherapy is for you, then you can find information about choosing a training that’s right for you on our website.  

You don’t have to sacrifice your personal joy and self-care to succeed in the long term. 
In this episode, Helen Willingham, head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Luq Adejumo. Luq shares how he balanced training and full-time work while pursuing a career in psychotherapy that would allow him more autonomy. 
Luq reflects on his training and how he went about setting up his own private practice. 
‘If you’re in private practice you’re running your own mini business, and that’s one thing I had to get my head around quite quickly, even though I had been an operations director in a large business.’ 
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If you’re interested in learning more about a potential career in psychotherapy, then visit our website for more information.
If you have decided that a job in psychotherapy is for you, then you can find information about choosing a training that’s right for you on our website.  

Evolving as a psychotherapist may mean changing how you practice and finding where your passion lies. 
In this episode, Helen Willingham, head of content and engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Lou Lebentz. 
Lou reflects on what drew her from fashion and radio into psychotherapy, and her more recent desire to pursue public speaking, writing, programme creation and training in trauma-informed psychotherapy.
‘What we do as a profession needs to get out there and be heard by more people.’
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If you’re interested in learning more about a potential career in psychotherapy, then visit our website for more information.
If you have decided that a job in psychotherapy is for you, then you can find information about choosing a training that’s right for you on our website.  

How can a psychotherapist overcome the hurdles in establishing their client base in a new location? 
In this episode, Helen Willingham, Head of Content and Engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Alessio Rizzo.
Alessio looks at his entrance into the therapy profession and how he brought in his background in education to inform and shape his psychotherapeutic work. 
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If you’re interested in learning more about a potential career in psychotherapy, then visit our website for more information.

How can a psychotherapist navigate the financial constraints of training?
In this episode, Helen Willingham, Head of Content and Engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Josephine Discepolo Ahmadi. Navigating the logistics of training and working, with her disability, Josephine looks back at how she began her psychotherapeutic career. 
Stay tuned to find out about Josephine’s transition from an artistic career into psychotherapeutic practice and the range of roles she has held. 
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If you’re interested in learning more about a potential career in psychotherapy, then visit our website for more information.
If you have decided that a job in psychotherapy is for you, then you can find information about choosing a training that’s right for you on our website.  

Why should therapists represent the communities they serve?
In this episode, Helen Willingham, UKCP’s Head of Content and Engagement, talks to UKCP psychotherapist Eugene Ellis. He looks back at why he entered training and what promoted his to set up the Black, African and Asian Therapy Network. An organisation which aims to encourage people of African, South Asian and Caribbean heritages to proactively engage with psychological support, and encourage more diversity in the therapy profession to tackle underrepresentation.
Stay tuned to find out about Eugene’s leadership role working to support diversity in the therapeutic profession.
🎙️Have you listened to our podcast series? We'd love to hear your thoughts in our 5-minute survey.
If you’re interested in learning more about a potential career in psychotherapy, then visit our website for more information.
If you have decided that a job in psychotherapy is for you, then you can find information about choosing a training that’s right for you on our website.  

Welcome to this special edition UKCP podcast with UKCP chair Azmat and UKCP member John Paul Davis, who are discussing the upcoming General Meeting. Azmat will discuss the proposals from the Board, provide some rationale and context around the General Meeting and voting. 

We hope that this podcast provides more information about the General Meeting, the rationale and the resolutions. And now to introduce themselves, John-Paul Davis and Azmat.