Let's Talk about CBT- Members Matters
Let's Talk about CBT- Members Matters
Podcast Description
The BABCP podcast made for our members, bringing you all the latest news and information from BABCP.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers essential themes within the psychotherapy community, including ethical practice in CBT, reflections from past leaders in the BABCP, and the importance of Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner registration. Notably, episodes delve into topics such as anti-racist practices in therapy, registration processes for practitioners, and career development through Special Interest Groups.

The BABCP podcast made for our members, bringing you all the latest news and information from BABCP.
Members Matters brings you updates from across BABCP with your hosts, Steph Curnow, Helen Macdonald and Rachel Handley. This month, there are plenty of opportunities for members to get involved as the organisation continues to grow and develop.
You’ll hear what’s new across BABCP, from team growth and new hires, to updated good practice guides. Plans are afoot for the 2026 Annual Conference, and Helen even reveals how she made it into January’s edition of Hello! magazine.
Rachel speaks to Michelle Livesey, Head of Membership Services, one of the key people working behind the scenes for BABCP members. Michelle talks about how the membership offer is evolving with more support and where you can play a more active role.
Steph explores exciting developments within the Perinatal Special Interest Group with Beth Chapman including how the group is developing education and support for therapists working with fertility treatment, pregnancy, and the first two years of parenthood.
In “Ask Me Anything”, Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald talks through the updates to the BABCP Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics, that are a fundamental part of your membership that informs everyday practice. Helen explains what the review process involves and why member voices are essential in informing future standards.
Find out how you can stay connected with the evolving landscape of CBT and catch valuable member tips for beating the January blues. Members Matters always wants to hear from you! Send your questions to our Senior Clinical Advisor, Helen, and tell us what you do outside of being a therapist, we’d love to get to know our members better. Email us: [email protected]
Links and resources:
- More information about Reviewing our Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics can be found here
- Join a Special Interest Group (SIG): https://babcp.com/Membership/Special-Interest-Groups
- Find a CBT supervisor on the CBT Register: https://www.cbtregisteruk.com
- More information on our Journals Special Issues can be found here
- Check out our other podcasts Let’s Talk About CBT, Practice Matters, and Research Matters in our podcasts hub: https://babcp.com/Podcasts
Contact us: [email protected]
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