Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions

08/10/2026

ACC National Conference | 2026 | Homecoming

Thank you for joining us for our national conference 2026 last weekend. We're so grateful for all the trainers, speakers, and delegates who made the conference a memorable and meaningful experience.

01/09/2026

26/08/2026

Do you know that anyone can call themselves a counsellor/psychotherapist in the UK? Research commissioned by the Professional Standards Authority found 75% of people surveyed believe therapists are regulated by law. This isn’t the case.

Before booking an appointment with a counsellor or psychotherapist, take an extra moment to look for the PSA Quality Mark. This ensures that the therapist is professionally trained, work ethically under professional supervision, and are committed to good practice.

Find out more here: https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/look-mark-counselling

06/07/2026

Bookings are now open for the upcoming training sessions at the ACC National Conference 2026!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Pollyanna Magne and Katharine Thompson from Sarum College for their two-part training session, "Spiritual Accompaniment: Homecoming of another kind." This session will explore the evolving dynamic between spiritual accompaniment, counseling, and talking therapies, as well as the practices that safeguard against spiritual abuse. Participants will also examine the concept of "listening three ways"—to the client, to the inner movements of the director, and to the whisper of the Holy Spirit.

Join us in Milton Keynes from October 2–4 to discover what it means to accompany others as they pause, deepen their faith, and enrich their relationship with the Divine. Secure your place today

24/06/2026

Bookings are now open for the upcoming training sessions at the ACC National Conference 2026!

We are pleased to welcome accredited Senior Practitioner Coaches Sue Iqbal and Neil Flint for their series of workshops, "Identity Purpose and Belonging and Finding home." Using Sue’s Signposts Coaching Framework as a map across four sessions, this experiential training will explore theoretical underpinnings, biblical narratives, and practical coaching tools to help practitioners guide clients on their journey toward finding their way home.

Join us in Milton Keynes from October 2–4 to experience the transformational nature of coaching in a dedicated, supportive learning space. Secure your place today via the link in our bio.

10/06/2026

Bookings are now open for the upcoming training sessions at the ACC National Conference 2026!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Janet Penny, counseling psychologist and psychotherapist, for her experiential workshop, "Demystifying Relational Depth in Practice." This practical training will unpack the concept and process of relational depth, offering participants a clear framework to safely facilitate deep connection, transformation, and therapeutic change across any theoretical approach.

Join us in Milton Keynes from October 2–4 to explore these dynamics from both a professional and Christian perspective. Secure your place today: https://www.acc-uk.org/event/214/?previous_slug=upcoming-events

09/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Catherine O’Riordan, a developmentally based and relationally focused integrative psychotherapist, for her four-part session, "Fresh eyes on inner child work: a three-lens relational developmental approach." This training will explore a three-pronged framework focused on growing adult maturity, liberating the eternal inner child, and learning to relate lovingly to wounded inner child parts.

Join us in Milton Keynes from October 2–4 to discover how this approach integrates multiple humanistic models, neuroscience, and Christian spirituality. Secure your place today: https://www.acc-uk.org/event/214/?previous_slug=upcoming-events

03/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Rachel Cooper, an HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist and certified ITR Trauma Specialist, for her hands-on training session, "Using Art in Therapy." This practical workshop will explore how creative expression can unlock our internal landscapes, bypass the limitations of speech after trauma, and help clients process difficult situations when words are not enough.

Join us in Milton Keynes from October 2–4 for an opportunity to work directly with various art materials and discover creative tools for your therapeutic practice.

https://www.acc-uk.org/event/214/?previous_slug=upcoming-events

02/06/2026

Bookings are now open for the upcoming training sessions at the ACC National Conference 2026!

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Heather Churchill, Senior Lecturer and author of the Churchill Framework, for her training session, "How to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse". Spread over two days, this specialized training will address complex topics including client disclosure, grounding techniques, self-harm, and spiritual issues, with a strict emphasis on the emotional safety of all delegates.

Join us in Milton Keynes from October 2–4 to learn from Heather's extensive experience as a trainer, therapist, and author in this vital field. Secure your place today: https://www.acc-uk.org/event/214/?previous_slug=upcoming-events

28/05/2026

Bookings are now open for the upcoming training sessions at the ACC National Conference 2026!

We are pleased to welcome oncology psychotherapist Sara Lister for her plenary session, "When 'cancer' interrupts who I am – helping people with a cancer diagnosis find themselves." Drawing on forty years of healthcare experience, including her current role at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Sara will explore the emotional and spiritual terrain of a cancer diagnosis and discuss how practitioners can best support individuals facing cancer-related distress.

Join us in Milton Keynes from October 2–4 to reflect on how pastoral and professional care can help patients navigate this challenging journey. Secure your place today: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.acc-uk.org%2Fevent%2F214%2F%3Fprevious_slug%3Dupcoming-events%26action%3Dbook%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUlVxSWI5U2hMTTBVUlhyQnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6LfGEBvFkmXirBpt4HHWlVvJ7IxcN_iYCExrljDhSsJhsddFiHiFafrTY8Gw_aem_XuiUvZC-nwg4et--FqinMw&h=AUAjEidNk_5rXKFSdEuHzRNaYWVwDlxVj-3ObiszgeFHVUwVmKsEfTCu_PxwqB9WcefTx6EEgwvtsQlv_z2NMez3nQ6QcG8HFtDI-SH9Fbd1OHnwoMd_s90hH-YJdnA7JLarAgVwd43lJ3Ees_I&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AUA6QqAaMo56xT_lSoDxGHMHvQfbsqh-onnrKqNLUe3bk-8i04futgEQSarhBcJTju7cbW1oQ_qIpr2RhhOJ5jL2Saga-HrnC1lO_uTvHrwbufdQhA8FBjc88Zwb2Os826UCDgO8Fkscj-vaAorTt-0bjHibKpZxdkdZXC3WRCuzOz52DvS6Kb5htd6IY9_0Qa-jmc8ES4vIwCIWzzhha8ybSA