Therapy workshops can be very useful, being a therapist means that you are constantly evolving, exploring, learning, and understanding the world of human psychotherapy and psychology with the aim of improving your mental health approaches and helping clients face and deal with their issues in the most effective way possible.

These types of events are a great way to connect with experts in the fields that you are interested in and want to know more about. Sometimes the logical next step on this journey may be to seek out workshops, webinars, podcasts, and therapeutic events that will help you focus on specific concepts in a particular course of study, or on the development of a particular skill.

Therapy workshops cover a wide range of therapy modalities and approaches are often informal and interactive. Trainers and therapists have the chance to take part in discussions, presentations, debates, or hands-on demonstrations to engage with new ideas and techniques.

While many academic courses may take a long time to complete, therapy workshops are time-limited and self-contained. All the information you need is presented during a workshop, so additional reading or homework outside of the event is not required.

We are big advocates of helping therapists connect with in-person events that are based on the participants’ direct involvement. Attending them is an opportunity to meet, learn from, and interact with renowned international experts. Below are some of our recommended therapy workshops and events (and anything else that might be useful) that are upcoming. We do hope you find them of interest.

A workshop will be offered by Dr Steve Vinay Gunther in London 2024.

Dates: 30 November – 1 December, 9am – 6pm

Event Type: Workshop.

With: Dr Steve Vinay Gunther.

Pricing: Cost: Sliding scale £260 /£175 / £110

Location:West London W3

Contact: Claire @07919 222 665

Dr Steve Vinay Gunther is the director of Gestalt Therapy International. His study and practice both of psychotherapy and meditation began 50 years ago. He has continued an interest and involvement with both areas ever since, regularly teaching in the US, Mexico and Europe and Asia.

Now based in China, he works as a Gestalt trainer, maintains a private practice, and has developed a unique career coaching system. He is author of the bestseller ‘Understanding The Woman In Your Life’, and facilitates Family Constellation workshops. He has taught this workshop on spirituality and psychotherapy since 1997 in over 10 countries.

The workshop addresses question such as:

• What is spirituality?
• How does it relate practically and theoretically to psychotherapy?
• Where are the choice points between each approach?
• What are the similarities and differences?
• How does spirituality help the practice of therapy?
• How does therapy help the practice of spirituality?

These topics are explored through 3 lenses:

• Principles
• Practices
• Experiences

…using an experiential group format.

We also explore the topic of Religious wounding and demonstrate how to work with unfinished business using a Gestalt approach.

For more information visit the Gestalt Therapy International website.

Saturday 30 November 2024

Event Type: In-person

With: Various Guests

Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location: The Advocacy Academy, Brixton, SW9 7QR

Justice In Therapy is hosted by Black Psychotherapy, a mental health service providing anti-oppressive, decolonial and intersectional therapy to racialised communities, alongside liberation-centred training, supervision and education to professionals across the health and social care sector.

Black Psychotherapy operates a low-cost clinic to widen access to therapy and partners with community groups and organisations to end mental health stigma and address cultural barriers to seeking support.

The team’s dedication to delivering excellent standards of care led to being nominated as Best Mental Health Service of The Year in 2024. For the latest news, updates and decolonial conversations you can find us on Instagram.

About Justice In Therapy:
Justice In Therapy is a day-long community conference that is based on the principle that together we go further. We’re going to disrupt colonial frameworks of isolation and competition by taking up space and sharing resources, with the leadership of those who are most marginalised.

We are also going to reimagine the traditional, Western conference model that relies on a select few (predominantly white) experts who are called on to impart their knowledge.

We believe that, as justice work affects us all, we all need to be part of the conversation, so we have chosen an unconference model for the day, where those in the room will dictate what is explored and how. We will also offer some reflection points for those who would like to start organising their thoughts in advance of attending the day.

We believe that, as justice work affects us all, we all need to be part of the conversation, so we have chosen an unconference model for the day, where those in the room will dictate what is explored and how. We will also offer some reflection points for those who would like to start organising their thoughts in advance of attending the day.

Pricing and Ticket Allocation:
We operate a justice-based pricing structure that accounts for the racial pay gap and the impact of systemic oppression on economics. We invite white allies to practise justice principles by paying a solidarity price if they can afford to do so, as this will support marginalised practitioners and trainees to attend the event.

We have allocated 50 tickets to racialised practitioners and trainees and 25 to allies as a way of de-centring whiteness in the space and supporting marginalised voices to be heard.

We look forward to sharing space and building power with you!

Black Psychotherapy Team.

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Saturday October 5 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Supporter £55 / Standard £45 / Low waged £20

Event Type: Workshop exploring your relationship to nature and other species.

With: Louise Sunderland (she/her) & Milou Pothast (she/her).

Spaces remaining: Limited availability (8 spaces available / no drop-ins).

Location: Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses – Brockwell Park, London, SE24

Join Louise and Milou for an Environmental Identity workshop, where we will explore your relationship to nature and other species in the beautiful space of Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses.

We will start by grounding ourselves in the Greenhouse space. We will then connect to our own individual stories of our relationship to trees, plants, other animals and the wider living world throughout our life using imagery, objects and guided drawing.

The aims of this workshop are to: 

• We hope you’ll come away feeling resourced and with a deeper sense of connection to our living world, to yourself and others.

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January 31st 2024 (Wednesday)

Event Type: In-person & Online

With: Various Guests

Time: Fri: 09:30 – 15.45

Location: 20 Cavendish Square, London W1G 0RN (also recorded and live streamed via a custom digital platform)

1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent, representing a large proportion of the workforce.

It is more important than ever to create inclusive workspaces that enable neurodivergent individuals to thrive and achieve their full potential. Studies show that having neurodivergent employees can increase the overall productivity of teams by 30-40 per cent. Creativity, out-of-the box thinking and great attention to detail are only few of the strengths that neurodivergent employees bring to the table. As it is, the neurodivergent individuals remain an untapped talent pool.

According to the National Autistic Society, 45% of neurodivergent people have lost or left their job because of challenges due to being misunderstood. Employers, by law, are required to provide reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent employees.

Join Westminster Insight’s Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference for expert guidance on creating inclusive strategies that prioritise inclusion, wellbeing and support neurodivergent employees.

What will you learn?

At the completion of this training, you will be able to:

• Understanding neurodivergent conditions
• Creating a truly neuro-inclusive culture in your workplace
• Inclusive hiring processes that support neurodiversity
• Making reasonable adjustments
• The role of line managers as first responders
• Tackling the stigma and discrimination in the workplace
• Neurodiversity and mental health in the workplace
• Creating pathways of support for neurodivergent employees
• Using assistive technology appropriately
• The role of a Neurodiversity Employee Resource Group

Confirmed Speakers:

• Chaired by: Dan Harris, Founder and CEO, Neurodiversity in Business
• The Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC, MP for South Swindon and Chair, All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Autism
• Theresa Palmer, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
• Natasha Whitehurst, Global Inclusion Lead, Rolls-Royce
• Tania Martin, UK&I Neuro-Diverse Centre of Excellence Lead, Ernst & Young LLP
• John Nelson, Chair, National Police Autism Association
• Leena Haque, Senior UX Designer and Neurodiversity Program Lead, BBC
• Sean Gilroy, Senior UX Principal Accessibility, Inclusive Design, BBC
• Zoë Walker, PMO Lead, Energy Efficiency & Local Transformation Programme – Senior Executive Officer, BEIS
• Joanna Whittington, Managing Consultant, Stantec and Founder and the First Chair of the Neurodiversity ERG
• Kelly Rooks, Constable Neurodiversity and Wellbeing People Services, Northumbria Police
• Natasha Hardiman, Head of Operations, eQuality Solutions Group
• Alexander Hedlund, Head of Corporate Membership Services, Neurodiversity in Business
• Zara Sloane, Diversity & Inclusion Consultant, EW Group
• Kate Hinder, Wellbeing Lead, BITC
• J Grange, Co Founder, Neurodiversity Youth Council
• Ambassadors, The National Neurodiversity Youth Council

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Saturday 9 March 2024 (and on-demandavailable: Wednesday 13 March 2024 – Thursday 13 June 2024)

Event Type: CYPF annual conference (This event is also available online).

With: 40 world-leading clinical psychologists, researchers, authors, and mental health practitioners.

Spaces remaining: In person 200 | Online 545.

Location: ETC Venues St Paul’s, 200 Aldersgate St, Barbican, London, EC1A 4HD

This year’s CYPF Conference will focus on the challenges and opportunities of working with neurodiversity when supporting children, young people and their families.

The conference will aim to create a learning environment that enhances knowledge through research and evidence-based practice. The programme will include lived experiences to provide important insights and create a safe space to encourage reflective learning.

The day will also focus on helping practitioners develop a range of skills and techniques to support the therapeutic process and explore collaborative ways of working with children, young people, and their families.

The aims of the conference are to: 

• develop knowledge, understanding and skills for working with neurodiversity
• learn techniques to promote engagement and inclusivity
• delegates to feel enthused and empowered to work systemically
• develop insight into the challenges and opportunities of best practice

Included in your booking:

• approximately 5 hours of CPD presentations
• an on-demand service so you can catch up on the event recordings. View the content an unlimited number of times, 24 hours a day for 3 months.
• a CPD certificate download
• selected presentation slides
• lunch and refreshments
• opportunity to network with peers and colleagues through the event app