Navigating emotions and politics in the therapy room
Expand your understanding of the use of emotional processes in your thinking and practice as a psychotherapist.
Join us for a two-day conference exploring the central role of emotions within the therapeutic space, and how these are intimately connected to the multiple social, political and psychological contexts which we all inhabit.
Bringing together systemic thinkers and practitioners from The Tavistock Centre and The Systemic-Dialogical Psychotherapy School, this event will also include a keynote address from renowned psychiatrist and psychotherapist, Paolo Bertrando.
Who is this conference for?
This conference is suitable for professionals working across the health, social care, education, justice and charity sectors, in the roles of:
- Psychotherapists (qualified and in training, all modalities)
- Psychotherapy supervisors and trainers
- Counselling/Clinical psychologists (qualified and in training)
- Social workers
- Psychiatrists
- Mental health nurses
- Other mental health practitioners
- Occupational/family therapists
What will I learn?
Over two days, you will:
- explore the theory of the emotional patterns and processes that broader sociopolitical and cultural narratives can bring forth in the therapeutic space
- develop skills and practical strategies for working with often intensely emotional experiences that can occur in the therapy room
- foster more reflexive practice by bringing together tradition and creativity in a rich, welcoming learning space
- hear from cutting-edge speakers who are specialists in their field, offering innovative ways to think and practice using the lens of emotions.
Programme
The conference will take place from Wednesday 15 to Thursday 16 July, and our full programme will be published soon.
Registration and refreshments will be available from 9am each day with the formal programme commencing at 9.45am.
Lunch will be provided at 1pm (please let us know of any dietary needs on the booking form) and the day will conclude at 5pm.
Certificates of attendance will be available after the event.
Please note: this conference will be delivered in-person only and will not be recorded.
Conference venue
The conference will take place in-person at: The Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Lane, London, NW3 5BA.
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You can travel to The Tavistock Centre by underground, overground, bus or car, with further information available on our website. Please also check the TfL website for travel updates before starting your journey.
Fees and booking
The conference fee is £300.
Early bird bookings at a discounted rate of £240 will be accepted until Tuesday 31 March 2026.
Conference speakers
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Shila Rashid
Systemic Psychotherapist and Course Lead