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tPCA Residential Conference 2026: The Right to Be: Power and The Person-Centred Approach

We welcome all those involved in promoting and developing the person centred approach through counselling, supervising, teaching, studying, writing and research.

Friday 17 July to Sunday 19 July

Eastwood Hall, Mansfield Rd, Eastwood, Nottingham, NG16 3SS

For 2026, we have a brand new venue! The Hayes are prioritisng christian groups in accordance with its charitable objectives.

A comprehensive search has been undertaken - thanks to Debbie, Moira and Danny, and the outcome, which we are pleased to say involves only a small price rise, which we know Hayes would have asked for too.

Take a look at our venue for 2026 here - Virtual Tour of Eastwood Hall

There are accessible rooms available although these are limited, please add in the 'Accessibility Needs' section on booking if you need an accessible room. You can also see the entire layout of the venue via the virtual tour above. 

Theme for the 2026 conference

The Right to Be: Power and The Person-Centred Approach will explore how power operates within therapeutic relationships, within our communities, and within ourselves. As person-centred practitioners, we are continuously invited to reflect on what it means to offer a relationship in which each person’s right to be is honoured.

This conference will examine the subtle and explicit ways power shapes experience, and how person-centred theory and practice can respond with authenticity, empathy and respect.

Across the event, there will be workshops, presentations and community-led activities offering space for reflection, dialogue and shared learning. More details will be announced soon.

Costs

Residential rates include refreshments and meals.  All rooms are single occupancy with ensuite facilities. 

Non-residential rates and Saturday day rate include refreshments, lunch and dinner.

A discount is available for tPCA members of £30.   Membership of tPCA is £38.00 (and is free for pre qualified trainees);  you can find out more and join here.

Full conference, residential
before 28/02/26:    £420
from    01/03/26:    £450

Full conference, non residential
before   28/02/26:    £255
from      01/03/26:    £285

Day rate (Saturday)
before 28/02/26:    £130
after    01/03/26:    £150

Access Fund
Each year, we offer a small number of access funds to enable attendance at the residential conference by those who might otherwise struggle to afford the fee.

Requests for an access fund should be submitted by email to Jenn at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before 28th February 2026. 

The access funds are prioritised to those who have not accessed the fund previously, to remain a fair process. If all funds have been allocated, the applicant will be informed that they have not been successful in obtaining an access fund on this occasion.

Donation to the Access Fund.
If you would like to make a donation to the access fund, to support the attendance of people who may not otherwise be able to attend, you can do so here.   

Cancellation policy

We understand that situations arise that mean that attendees may no longer be able to attend and wish to cancel their place and receive a refund. 

If we are able to resell your place we will give you a full refund; if we are not able to resell your place you will receive a partial refund, depending on when you cancel. 

Before 11 Jan 26:  100% refund on cancellation

Before 11 Jun 26:   50% refund on cancellation; full refund if we can resell the place

After 11 Jun 26:   0% refund on cancellation; full refund if we can resell the place 

Book Your Place Here
If you are a tPCA member, to gain your £30 discount, please log in first and navigate to the conference button on your member page.

Meet the Conference Team

Following many years of organising interesting and enjoyable conferences Eva,  Janet and Pauline have decided to step back and support the development of a new conference team.

We are:

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Debbie Bentley: I work in private practice offering person centred counselling, clinical supervision
(individual and group) and CPD workshops. I also facilitate the PCA's monthly Education and
Research SIGs, and am currently completing a Doctorate.

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Moira Bishop: I have been passionate about the Person-Centred approach since I first read Person-Centred Counselling in Action, it was like coming home. I ran an agency offering Person-Centred Counselling to anyone regardless of how much they could pay. I was then asked to teach Person-Centred Counselling at the local college and I spent 27 years there. 

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Danny Cottrell: I am a person-centred counsellor, supervisor and tutor. I currently support children living in residential and foster care settings, and am particularly interested in facilitating reflective practice sessions for carers and social workers.