Stress Awareness Month: You’re Not Alone Stress affects our mental and physical wellbeing, and support is important. Being part of a union isn’t just about representation, it’s about knowing that you’re part of a wider community. pcunion.org.uk #StressAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #PCU

Invitation to all our members who work with EAPs. Please come along to our next EAP Network and Campaign meeting. 🗓️ Date: Saturday 18th April 🕝 Time: 2:30pm 📍 Location: Zoom For the Zoom link, please email [email protected] #EAP #Counsellors #Psychotherapists #PCU

We’ve published our Scottish Election Manifesto, setting out the changes needed to improve mental health provision and working conditions for counsellors and psychotherapists across Scotland. Read the full manifesto and find out how to get involved here: pcunion.org.uk/news/scottis...

We are proud to support UKCP’s campaign calling for an urgent and thorough update to the NICE anxiety guideline.

Our next steps are vital. Yesterday we proved that we outnumber them, now let’s outorganise them.

Members came #together on Saturday in London, in the spirit of love, unity and hope, in a march against the far right. With attendance estimated at 500,000, it was by far the largest anti-racist march to have ever been held in the UK.

PCPB Evidence Forum (theme: the future of the profession). All members' meeting: 🗓️ Thursday 14th April ⏰ 7pm 📍Zoom (members can contact [email protected] for the link) There is more information for PCU members on our website: pcunion.org.uk/pcpb/ #PCPB #Psychotherapists #Counsellors

Our 5 members have now concluded their 19 day Employment Tribunal Hearing in their case against Metanoia Institute. We would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the Claimants and PCU to thank you for all your support. pcunion.org.uk/news/metanoi...

Our North and Midlands branch have organised a face to face social in York on Saturday 18th April. It’s open to members and non-members, and is a great opportunity to meet and chat with other like-minded therapists, as well as find out a bit more about PCU. pcunion.org.uk/news/informa...

PCU has recently launched a new Trainee Network for members that are Psychotherapy and Counselling Students. Next Meeting: 🗓️ Tuesday 21st April 🕖 7:00–8:00pm 📍Zoom (Please contact [email protected] to register your interest and for the Zoom link)

We’re encouraging all Psychotherapy and Counselling Union members to join us at the @togetheralliance.bsky.social march on Saturday 28th March. More info: pcunion.org.uk/news/togethe... #PCU #TogetherAlliance #TradeUnions #Solidarity

Today, we are proud to join UKCP and over 70 organisations and individuals in signing a letter to NICE, calling for an urgent review of the anxiety guideline – a campaign backed by over 20 parliamentarian pcunion.org.uk/news/nice-an...

**UPDATE** Employment Tribunal - Metanoia Institute We want to acknowledge the enormous courage of our five members, who have finished giving their evidence. Read more and find out how to join them on-line in solidarity for the final days of the hearing: pcunion.org.uk/news/update-...

28 March is just the beginning. But the costs are piling up, and unlike the far-right, we’re not backed by billionaires. ➡️ Donate to the crowdfunder: bit.ly/28march-crowdfunder

We are encouraging members to sign an open letter calling for greater equality for disabled counselling & psychotherapy trainees. Supporting accessibility in training is essential for a diverse & inclusive profession. Read more on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/accessi... #AccessibleEducation

PCU has recently launched a new Trainee Network for PCU members that are Psychotherapy & Counselling Students. Next Meeting: 🗓️ Tuesday 24th March 🕖 7:00–8:00pm 📍Zoom (Contact [email protected] to register your interest and for the Zoom link) We look forward to welcoming trainees to the meeting.

Is there a case for statutory regulation? Your chance to share your views. 🗓️ Thursday 5th March ⏰ 7pm 📍Zoom (members can contact [email protected] for the link) There is more information on our website -https://pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-joins-the-pcpbs-commission/

We have recently launched a brand-new network for PCU members working in the NHS or other healthcare settings. Our next meeting will take place: Monday 2nd March 8pm on Zoom To get the link, PCU members can email [email protected].

PCU's PCPB Consultation Response: Tell Us What You Think, All members meeting 🗓️ Thursday 5th March ⏰ 7pm 📍Zoom (members can contact [email protected] for the link) More info: pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-joi...

📢 PCU Arts Therapies Meeting - Friday 20th March, 7 - 8pm, online. 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. 📩 If you’d like to attend, please email [email protected] for the link.

Celebrating 10 years of PCU during #HeartUnionsWeek! From early debates to a national union for therapists, we stand for fair pay, inclusion, and care. Here’s to the next decade! pcunion.org.uk/news/celebra... #PCU10Years #Psychotherapy #Counselling

❤️ It’s #HeartUnions Week (9–15 Feb) For counsellors & psychotherapists, PCU provides solidarity, Member Support, legal benefits & a collective voice for fair pay & secure conditions. You don’t have to stand alone. Read more & join us: pcunion.org.uk/news/heart-u... #HeartUnionsWeek #PCU #TradeUnion

School counselling is vital to tackling misogyny and helping young people feel they belong. Our article for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 explores why school counselling matters. 🔗 pcunion.org.uk/news/childre... #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek #ThisIsMyPlace #SchoolCounselling #PCU

We continue to stand with 5 therapists bringing an employment tribunal case against Metanoia Institute. The claimants urgently need to raise more funds ahead of a critical 13 February deadline. 🔗 Read the latest update: pcunion.org.uk/news/update-... #Solidarity #AntiRacism #PCU #Psychotherapy

The theme for LGBT+ History Month 2026 is Science and Innovation with an aim of highlighting LGBT+ people who have contributed to the developments and advancements in science and technology historically. Read more on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/lgbt-hi...

Bin collections suspended because of 'mega-picket' bbc.co.uk/news/article... #Megapicket #StrikeMap #Megapicket3D #Megapicket3 #Birmingham #BirminghamBinStrike #BrumBinStrike

PCU is Launching a new Trainee Network for Counselling Students Training can be challenging and isolating at times. This online space offers PCU members that are trainees the chance to share experiences & connect with others in training. More information: pcunion.org.uk/news/trainee...

New PCU NHS/Health Network – next meeting is Monday 2nd February, 8pm on Zoom. This group is a space to share experiences and support one another. To get the link, PCU members can email [email protected].

PCU has joined the PCPB’s Commission into the Future of Therapy. Our website has a short video from EC member Mat Pronger explaining why we joined and how to contribute. 🗓 Next PCU Member Discussion Meeting Tuesday 17 Feb, 7pm (Zoom) Join PCU to take part. pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-joi...

The number of adults seeking support for anxiety is rising. However, less than half of those who access treatment through NHS Talking Therapies reliably recover. We are proud to be one of 30 organisations supporting UKCP's campaign calling for an urgent update to the NICE anxiety guideline (1/3)

Fantastic to meet @johnmcdonnellmp.bsky.social in Parliament last week. A great opportunity for EC member @lizmartinpcu.bsky.social on behalf of PCU, to introduce our union, discuss our campaigns & the challenges that our members are facing. #psycotherapy #counselling #joinaunion @gftu.org.uk

We are pleased to share an opportunity for counsellors (members and non-members) to contribute to a study on counsellors’ perspectives of working with adolescents who are autistic. There is more information on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/call-fo...

PCU Disability Network - next meeting: 🗓️ Monday 26th January 🕔 5pm 📍Zoom (PCU members can email [email protected] for the link) The PCU Disability Network has recently been launched, with the aim of providing support & awareness to increase accessibility and inclusion in counselling professions

🚀 LAUNCHED TODAY 🔥 Workers’ survey on trade union education with @soaseconomics.bsky.social Open to all workers in Britain & Ireland (any nationality, job status, or union membership) ⏰ 3–7 mins | 🔐 Confidential Take part: https://gftuet.org.uk/workersvoices2026 #WorkersVoices2026 #GFTUET #SOAS

Invitation to all our members who work with EAPs - come along to our next Network and Campaign meeting. 🗓️ Date: Saturday 7th February 🕝 Time: 2:30pm 📍 Location: Zoom (email [email protected] for the link) pcunion.org.uk/campaign/emp...

Last night at the Golden Globes, Erin Doherty took a moment to thank therapists in her acceptance speech. It’s a thoughtful public acknowledgement of the incredible, but often unseen, work that therapists and counsellors do every day. The link to Erin’s speech is in the comments.

Solidarity with all @ucu.org.uk FE strikers this week 📢 🗓️14-16 January 2026 📍Find and support your nearest picket: bit.ly/FEPickets 1/3 @drjogrady.bsky.social #StrikeMap #NewDealForFE #UCU #UCUStrike #FEstrike #Education #FurtherEducation

📢 PCU Arts Therapies Meeting - Fri 16th Jan, 7-8pm, online. Open to all PCU members who use art, music, drama, movement, or other HCPC-regulated therapies in their practice. Arts therapies students welcome too. 📩 Email [email protected] for the link Join PCU here: pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/

We’re supporting Megapicket3D on 30 January 2025. We support the @unitetheunion.bsky.social refuse workers in their ongoing strike . RSVP to let @strikemap.org know you are coming here: bit.ly/Megapicket3R...

PCU has recently joined PCPB’s Commission into the Future of Therapy. Members can read more about why we made this decision on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act... Member Discussion Meeting – 17th February 2026, 7pm, via Zoom. Register your interest with [email protected].

MEGAPICKET 3-D 30 JANUARY 2026 👩‍💻RSVP to join us: bit.ly/Megapicket3RSVP 🛏️Book your accommodation for the night before (first come, first serve): bit.ly/Megapicket3Accomodation The third dimension is union power💥 #StrikeMap #Megapicket3D #Megapicket

PCU recently met with representatives from BACP. We had a constructive discussion on a range of topics, including concerns that our members have raised previously. We view this as a positive step in the ongoing relationship between PCU and BACP, we hope to continue building on this progress.

We are pleased to share an opportunity for counsellors (members and non-members) to contribute to an important piece of research that explores the wellbeing of practitioners working within Employee Assistance Programmes (EAPs). More information is on our website: pcunion.org.uk/news/invitat...

Fancy meeting other therapists for a regular cuppa and a chat? Our North and Midlands branch is holding its first ever social event in Liverpool. 📍Eat @ Liverpool Central Library 🗓️ Saturday 10th January 2026 🕚 11am - 1pm More details: pcunion.org.uk/news/social-...

In July, PCU wrote to the Prime Minister to share the motion passed at our AGM regarding the genocide in Gaza. The government's response is deeply inadequate. Read the full details on our website.

New PCU NHS/Health Network – First Meeting on Monday 8th December We’re pleased to launch a brand-new network for PCU members working in the NHS or other healthcare settings. To get the link, PCU members can email [email protected]. Joining the PCU is easy: pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/

PCU is pleased to have had the opportunity to meet recently with the Association of Christian Counsellors and start a dialogue. We also discussed PCPB and how vital it is we have a voice. We look forward to further constructive discussions #psychotherapy #counselling #therapy #PCUnion #ACC #PCPB

Unity is stronger than division. That’s why we’ve formed Together Alliance with 50+ organisations and thousands of individuals — all pushing back against the far right. #Together we show where this country really stands. Join us: togetheralliance.org.uk

#TOGETHER we can reject narratives of division and racism. #TOGETHER we can build solidarity across communities. #TOGETHER we can unite against the far right. Join the march in unity and against the far right in London on 28 March. PCU are proud to stand with Together Alliance.

🚨 March #TOGETHER against the far right ✊ National demo | 📅 28 March 2026 | 📍 Central London | Together Alliance 🎯 Sign-up here: togetheralliance.org.uk #GFTU