The Counselling Community of Practice was established in 2014 and had its first meeting on the 12th of June 2014 in Manchester attended by 50 counsellors. We now hold a data base of over 170 members working in statutory and third sector organisations in the North West who see NHS patients in a variety of primary/secondary care or TTad services. Since that point the Counselling CoP has held a variety of events, seminars and meetings and continues to liaise locally and nationally.
Aims
The aims of the network were established at the inaugural meeting and are as follows:
- to promote the contribution of the counselling profession to NHS patients.
- to encourage networking and the development of professional leadership.
- to support continuation of professional development.
- to contribute to the aims and objectives of PPN North West as part of the Centre for Professional Workforce Development.
Meetings
It is our aim to organise at least two meetings a year if not held in venues in the North West then offered on Teams. Details of these meetings are provided to members of the group by the network.
Steering Group
Meetings and events are organised by our Steering Group; Priya Patel, Adam Booth, Christine Goody and Helen Dawson.
Contact
For further information please contact the Chair of the Network
PPN NW Counsellor COP - Using research to advocate for and enhance the counselling Profession Event - 4th Feb 2026. To watch the session recording click
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05/04/2017 - University of Central Lancashire Agenda 06/07/2016 - University of Central Lancashire Agenda 02/12/2015 - University of Central Lancashire Agenda 03/06/2015 - University of Salford Agenda 03/12/2014 - University of Central Lancashire Agenda 12/06/2014 - Kings Meeting House, Manchester PPN North West and BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) co-hosted this lively and informative workshop that was attended by 50 counsellors from statutory and Third Sector organisations, who work with NHS patients across the region. Counselling Network Report of the Consultation Event (along with actions and next steps)
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The aim of the event was to provide a springboard for the creation of a professional network for counsellors working with NHS patients in the North West, to:
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BACP Overview
Continuing Professional Development for Counsellors in IAPTReport