Counselling CoP was established in 2014 and had its first meeting on the 12th of June 2014 in Manchester attended by 50 counsellors (in statutory and third sector organisations in the North West) working with NHS patients in a variety of primary/secondary care or IAPT services. This meeting was followed by a second held in December 2014 and was hosted by BACP and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN). The network is supported by North West Psychological Professions Network (PPN North West), BACP and local universities.
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
There will be two meetings a year, held in venues in the North West. These are usually held from 1:30pm to 4:30pm and have a clinical focus. Details of these meetings are provided to members of the group by the network.
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