Continuing Professional Development (CPD) simply means continuing to learn and develop as a therapist after qualifying.

As a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I regularly take part in training, reading and reflective learning. BACP normally expects registered members to complete at least 30 hours of CPD each year and, importantly, to think about how that learning improves their work with clients.

Some of my recent CPD

Working with Trauma: Developing a Trauma Informed Perspective – 2025
Training exploring trauma, grounding, emotional regulation and how therapists can help clients feel safer and better understand their responses.

Neuroaffirming Therapy Workshop – 2026
Training exploring autism and ADHD, including masking, burnout, sensory needs, emotional regulation and ways of adapting therapy for neurodivergent clients.

Working with Loss and Bereavement for Therapists and Counsellors – Cruse Bereavement Support, 2026
Training exploring grief and loss, different experiences of bereavement and ways of supporting people through grief without assuming there is a “right” way to grieve.

Other recent CPD has included subjects such as relationships, coercive control, parentification, self-compassion, masking, burnout and emotional regulation.

I continue to learn and reflect throughout my work so that my practice can keep developing alongside the clients I support.