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Liz Martin 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@lizmartinpcu.bsky.social
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General Secretary of PCU pcu.org.uk |Psychotherapist | Addiction | Codependency | Trauma | Activist | Ex LOTO staffer |
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Loved celebrating Black History Month with @london.gov.uk last night, alongside @hackneyabbott.bsky.social, @bellribeiroaddy.bsky.social, @abenaoppongasare.bsky.social, @taiwoowatemi.bsky.social!

A chance to honour our communities and the unsung heroes who make London the city we love 🖤
October 7, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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The PCU stands in solidarity with the striking Art Psychotherapy lecturers at Goldsmiths University.

@goldsmithsucu.bsky.social
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Goldsmiths University Hires ‘Fake Teachers’ for Arts Psychotherapy to Break Strikes | Simon Childs
Students say the London university is putting their Arts Psychotherapy course at risk by bringing in inexperienced temporary staff while lecturers strike against a third round of redundancies. Simon C...
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October 7, 2026 at 7:40 AM
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With the increasing rise in transphobia and trans antagonism, it can be hard to know whether a therapist practices in a way that respects and affirms your identity and experience.

That’s why TACTT have developed a new trans affirming therapist checklist!
A set of prompts and questions for anyone looking to understand if their therapist is trans-affirming. The image is in two columns - red flags and green flags. The resource is created by “therapists against conversion therapy and transphobia” and at the bottom is the TACTT website: www.therapistsagainsttransphobia.org. The image text reads: Heading: Is my therapist Trans Affirming? Full alt text can be found here: https://therapistsagainsttransphobia.org/2026/08/26/new-resource-trans-affirming-therapist-checklist/
August 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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PCU NHS/Health Network

🗓️ Monday 14th September
🕗 7:30pm
📍Zoom (Members can find the link on our website: pcunion.org.uk/account/?act..., or you can email [email protected])
September 8, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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PCU are proud to be one of the many signatories to this statement from Amnesty International on the escalation in racist violence
amnestyuk.bsky.social Amnesty International UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social · Sep 9
150+ organisations are raising the alarm on the horrifying escalation in racist violence and intimidation.

We must come together to demand the government takes serious action.
Racial violence is escalating. 150+ organisations have RAISED the alarm and demand the government acts.
September 10, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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On Monday, the PCU did something that hasn't been done before; we brought together organisations from across the industry to talk about reasonable adjustments for therapists in training. We did this because it's an issue raised by members.

Read more: pcunion.org.uk/news/reasona...
September 16, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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PCU members - we want to hear from you!

If you are a UKCP member, what do you think about @ukcp.org.uk attending the Reform UK party conference?

📥 Check your inbox and have your say

Not a PCU member yet? Join us: pcunion.org.uk/join/

#JoinAUnion #JoinPCU #WatchThisSpace
September 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Remembering Dr Jason Arday

We are deeply saddened by the death of Dr Jason Arday, and we send our condolences to his family & friends.

Please consider signing the @goodlawproject.org petition calling for an 'Immediate Public Inquiry' into responsible press.

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Jason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law Project
Commission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death.
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August 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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🔗 Read PCU's press release - pcunion.org.uk/news/our-res...

🔗 Read LBC exclusive -https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/mental-health-plan-high-street-5HjdfmR_2/

#PCU #Psychotherapy #Counselling #Therapy #MentalHealth #MentalHealthServices #NHS
Mental Health Services Overhaul (England)
Our Response to Government’s Announcement of Overhaul to Mental Health Services in England Press Release issued Thursday 6th August 2026   The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) acknowledges th...
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August 12, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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A privilege to be on @lbc.co.uk as GS of PCU at the weekend, responding to @andyburnham.bsky.social announcement of #mentalhealth community hubs - moving sites will not help tackle the mental health crisis. Millions are waiting and our members are willing & waiting to help the Govt. Lets talk PM!
pcunion.bsky.social The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union @pcunion.bsky.social · Aug 12
Moving services is NOT the same as fixing mental health care.
Following the Government’s announcement of its plans to overhaul mental health services in England, PCU General Secretary @lizmartinpcu.bsky.social spoke exclusively to @henryriley1.bsky.social on LBC on Saturday to voice our concerns.
August 12, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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July 20, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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We stand in solidarity with dual card holding PCU & UNISON members, High Intensity Therapists (HIT), who have taken industrial action in their long-running pay discrimination dispute with Norfolk & Waveney Mind & the contract holder Norfolk & Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

#MindThePayGap #JoinaUnion
July 20, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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PCU was privileged to attend the recent the Person-Centred Association conference.

Liz (PCU Gen Sec) & Mat (PCU NEC member) had a wonderful day representing us at a fabulous conference!

We look forward to future collaborations🤝

#tPCA #personcentred #counselling #psychotherapy #joinaunion
July 21, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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PCU has a Trainee Network for Psychotherapy and Counselling Students.

The trainee Network is informal and member-led.

Next Meeting:

🗓️ Thursday 23rd July
🕖 7:00–8:00pm
📍Zoom (Please contact [email protected] to register your interest and for the Zoom link)
July 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM
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NEW 🚨| 22 trade union leaders, representing more than 1.3 million workers, are calling on @rockstargames.com to stop playing games with workers' rights and recognise the @gameworkers.co.uk .

Read and share the letter below 👇

#Solidarity #StrikeMap
Dear Jenn Kolbe and Rob Spampinato Rockstar stop playing games with workers rights   We call on Rockstar Games to recognise the IWGB Rockstar Union.   The success of the video games industry comes from the efforts of its workers and it is essential that structures are created to ensure the workers have a voice in decision making.    Without the Rockstar workforce, Grand Theft Auto would not be one of the highest grossing video game franchises of all time. Now Rockstar workers must be given a seat at the table so they can share in this success. The IWGB has a proud record bringing together workers in the video games sector - launched by the Game Workers Unite international and lately having achieved the first recognition agreement in the sector at ZA/UM. Workers at Rockstar have chosen the IWGB for their union, and it is only right that Rockstar respects their choice and agrees to bargain with them. Every worker, including those at Rockstar, deserves to be and should be part of a union. We hope you will make the right choice. Yours
July 14, 2026 at 6:16 AM
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PCU Arts Therapies Meeting:

🗓️ Friday 19th June
🕖 7 - 8pm
📍Online (please email [email protected] for the link)

Open to all PCU members who use art, music, drama, movement, or other HCPC-regulated therapies in their practice. Arts therapies students are welcome too.
June 12, 2026 at 7:22 AM
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PCU Reaffirms Commitment to Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights following EHRC Code Update

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PCU Reaffirms Commitment
PCU Reaffirms Commitment to Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights following EHRC Code Update Following the publication of the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s revised Code of Practice for Service...
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June 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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A big thank you to Kate Day and Meg Moss from NCPS for meeting with PCU representative Dr Marilyn McGowan recently.

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#schoolcounselling #schools #children #mentalhealth #PCU
PCU meet NCPS
PCU meet NCPS A big thank you to Kate Day and Meg Moss from NCPS for meeting with PCU representative Dr Marilyn McGowan recently. We had a very constructive discussion about our school counselling cam...
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June 11, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Success! PCU’s First Parliamentary Drop-In Session
An enormous thank you to all the MPs and parliamentary staff who took the time to join our first Parliamentary Drop-In Session on 3rd June in Westminster.

Read more: pcunion.org.uk/news/pcus-fi...

#psychotherapy #counselling #mentalhealth
June 5, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) stands in solidarity with the members of Goldsmiths University and College Union (GUCU) in their ongoing dispute with Goldsmiths. pcunion.org.uk/news/pcu-ful...

#Goldsmiths #GUCU #Union
PCU fully supports GUCU members
The Psychotherapy and Counselling Union (PCU) stands in solidarity with the members of Goldsmiths University and College Union (GUCU) in their ongoing dispute with Goldsmiths. Goldsmiths are planning ...
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June 9, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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It's official! Thank you to the members! Looking forward to collaborating 💛 #joinaunion @pcunion.bsky.social
May 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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Humbled to be given the chance to represent the members of
@pcunion.bsky.social as #GeneralSecretary.

Thank you @sarahwoolley1.bsky.social @bfawu.bsky.social
& Elizabeth Cotton @survivingwork.bsky.social for endorsement!

AGM 🔗 lnkd.in/eGXhZWEY
Join PCU 🔗 lnkd.in/ekNvSFDJ

#JoinaUnion ❤️
May 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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Calling all #psychotherapists and #Counsellors we need you. We need you to join @pcunion.bsky.social AGM 16 May to vote in our next General Secretary @lizmartinpcu.bsky.social
JOIN HERE pcunion.org.uk/join-pcu-live/
May 5, 2026 at 10:12 AM
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Stress Awareness Month: You’re Not Alone

Stress affects our mental and physical wellbeing, and support is important.

Being part of a union isn’t just about representation, it’s about knowing that you’re part of a wider community.

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#StressAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #PCU
April 14, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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PCPB Evidence Forum (theme: the future of the profession). All members' meeting:

🗓️ Thursday 14th April
⏰ 7pm
📍Zoom (members can contact [email protected] for the link)

There is more information for PCU members on our website: pcunion.org.uk/pcpb/

#PCPB #Psychotherapists #Counsellors
March 31, 2026 at 8:26 AM