Year: 2026

The Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB), working alongside the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP), is beginning a programme of work to develop a definition of conversion practices and a set of good practice principles for working with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD).

The Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy held its fourth evidence session online on Thursday 16 April focusing on counselling and psychotherapy, the future of the professions. The Commission considered issues facing the professions over the next decade including the emergence of new technologies, counselling and psychotherapy in the global context and our shared vision for the future.  

The Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy held its third evidence session online on Thursday 19 February focusing on counselling and psychotherapy, the evidence base. Academics and researchers presented the strength of current research and evidence for counselling and psychotherapy. A discussion followed on the gaps and priority areas for more and new research to strengthen the case for investment and wider commissioning.

The Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB) has published a report on how extending VAT exemption to the provision of counselling and psychotherapy services will help the government deliver a series of core policy outcomes on their mental health agenda.

The Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Prof Adam Boddison OBE as its new independent chair.

The Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB) has reached a significant milestone in its collective work, with all six partners having now fully implemented the SCoPEd framework.

The Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy held its second evidence session online on Tuesday 2 December focusing on ‘Is there a case for statutory regulation?’. Commissioners and invited expert witnesses reviewed the adequacy of the current regulatory mechanisms for the professions in protecting clients and explored alternative models and the underpinning principles of statutory enhancement.

In October 2025, the Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB) established an independently chaired Commission for the Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy.

The Partnership of Counselling and Psychotherapy Bodies (PCPB) has begun the search for a new independent chair, as the current chair, Paul Buckley, prepares to step down after five years in the role.