This was PCT Scotland’s fourth and final workshop of our 2025 series, and twenty seven of us gathered to spend some time listening to and discussing Susan’s presentation, questions and ideas in relation to being other-oriented: connecting the non-directive attitude, cultural humility and power. It was an excellent day with powerful, thought-provoking discussions and interactions. Here's the feedback we received about the day: Clare Susan was gr…

We are pleased to announce our series of Encounter Group events for 2026. There will be three one-day events and a two-day residential encounter. Saturday 24th January 2026 - The Spark, Glasgow Saturday 11th April 2026 - Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh Saturday 6th June 2026 - HQ, Aberdeen Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th October - The Conforti Centre, Coatbridge All venues are accessible. You'll find further information on each event on our event…

We invite all qualified counsellors (any modality) to join our Glasgow Counsellors Network WhatsApp group. The idea is to create a friendly space to share opportunities and connect with other practitioners, with the possibility of in person meetups in future. If you are interested in joining please email sarah@sarahrossicounselling.co.uk  

ESRC IAA project workshops A place of useful research: Enhancing the impact of the Strathclyde Counselling & Psychotherapy Research Clinic PCT Scotland is a stakeholder in a project being run by the Strathclyde Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Clinic (at the University of Strathclyde) called: A place of useful research: Enhancing the impact of the Strathclyde Counselling & Psychotherapy Research Clinic. Four free workshops are…

PCT Scotland is delighted to be partnering with the Counselling Unit at the University of Strathclyde and the Association for Person-Centred Creative Arts to host the 6th PCE Europe symposium, 21st - 23rd November in Glasgow. A series of videos have been created looking at different aspects of the Symposium, the organisations involved and some of the work that is going on behind the scenes. Here is a link to University of Strathclyde’…

Dear members I wanted to draw your attention to the fact that the sexual health and trauma counselling service at Sandyford is going to be closed because of cutbacks. I cannot stress the importance of this service and how it has unfailingly supported survivors of sexual abuse over more than 25 years. If you feel strongly as I do please can you sign the petition below and also let others know about the petition many thanks Terry   https…

We cordially invite all current and prospective members to access the Person-Centred Scotland members-only Facebook page. This platform allows you to share, discuss, and connect on matters related to person-centred therapy. Additionally, you will find information on our upcoming events. Our goal is for this page to cultivate a supportive community for person-centred therapists and trainees. It is intended to be a secure environment for discussi…

We would like to invite members of PCT Scotland to think about what themes they would like to see developed in future workshops. Our hope is to continue the format we have been using – a combination of input, exercises, encounter and discussion – and we would very much like to hear from you about what aspects of the Approach you would like to see covered in the programme. We are also interested in hearing from those of you who would like to pres…

  This was PCT Scotland’s third workshop of our 2025 series, and twenty seven of us gathered to spend some time listening to and discussing Barbara’s questions and ideas about what we don’t talk about when we talk about power. It was an excellent and thought-provoking day. There was a lot of verbal feedback at the time but here are some afterthoughts: Charles Thanks ... for another great workshop and opportunity to meet, and be inspired…

We are delighted to announce that PCT Scotland are partnering with the University of Strathclyde Counselling & Psychotherapy Research Clinic on an Economic and Social Research Council Impact Acceleration Account funded project. The project will develop and deliver training material based on the clinic’s research findings. PCT Scotland counselling practitioners will have an opportunity to take part in these workshops, facilitating a valuable…

Hello I am looking to compile a list of premises throughout Scotland that offer ad hoc room hire and are wheelchair accessible. I would like to compile this list, and offer it to our members, who work in premises that do not have wheelchair access and who would like to know if there is anywhere available near them. I would really appreciate if you could send  me on the name of the premises and I will chase this up and find out the costing…