BACP Research Conference 2026
Annual counselling & psychotherapy research conference.
The UK's leading counselling research event, practice-based, accessible and highly networked. Two-day format with poster presentations and keynote research.
What we like
- Strong research grounding
- Practice-based focus
- Networking
Trade-offs
- Academic tilt not for all
Best for
- Counselling researchers
- Supervisors
- PhD candidates
Not for
- Purely clinical-only clinicians
What you are actually buying
Conferences and summits, in person or hybrid, typically one to three days with a mix of keynote, breakout and poster content. Recordings are sometimes included afterwards, sometimes sold separately.
How events pricing works
Prices are early or standard delegate rates as published, excluding travel and accommodation. Member, student and group rates are usually lower, and the cheapest tier normally closes months ahead of the date. The figure on this page, From £220, follows the same rule.
Who this suits, and who it does not
Most valuable if you are building referral relationships or tracking where a field is heading rather than looking for a single technique. If you only want the content, a recorded CPD library is far better value than a delegate ticket.
What happens after you click through
You buy direct from the provider, not from us. If it is part of your practice setup, keep the receipt and the certificate, both count towards your registration and insurance paperwork.
Prices and inclusions are checked at review and change without notice, always confirm on the provider's own page. Nothing here is a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation, if you want one, speak to a specialist or build a pathway.