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17 June 2026

Project launched to develop definition of conversion practices and good practice principles for GSRD work

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).

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Partnership
14 April 2026

Extending VAT exemption to counselling and psychotherapy services 

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.

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1 April 2026

Announcement: new independent chair of the PCPB appointed

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

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3 March 2026

PCPB marks major milestone in collaborative work as SCoPEd framework is fully implemented

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.

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7 January 2026

PCPB announces recruitment for new independent chair

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.

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8 April 2025

SCoPEd partnership announces new name and key updates

We are excited to announce a major milestone in our ongoing commitment to advancing professional standards in the counselling and psychotherapy profession. As part of our evolution, the partners who developed the Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) framework now have a new partnership name.

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7 April 2025

The PCPB welcomes new NHSE suicide guidance

The SCoPEd partnership welcomes the publication of ‘Staying Safe from Suicide’ by NHS England.

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14 February 2024

SCoPEd partnership update

The six SCoPEd partners are providing this update on the important work currently underway with regards to the SCoPEd framework implementation, governance and impact assessment.

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