Let's Talk about CBT- Members Matters

Your hosts, Rachel Handley, Steph Curnow and Helen Macdonald, are back with your monthly member updates from across BABCP.

Rachel introduces you to Angela Dingwall, the BABCP's Course Accreditation Manager. You'll hear how the values of the BABCP are being woven into courses and CBT training in different institutions across the country. Angela shares how her team ensures trainees are getting the best in CBT training and what the future of competency measures in CBT looks like.

In 'Spotlight On', Steph chats with Cat Mercer from the Neurodiversity Special Interest Group, highlighting their work, upcoming events, and promoting NDeavour- a peer support space for neurodivergent therapists.

This time on 'Ask Me Anything', Senior Clinical Advisor Helen answers a member's voice note about dealing with a therapy space that feels too small. She talks through practical guidance and best practices, helping you think about how to choose a space that works for both you and your clients, and enables high-quality CBT.

This Podcast is made for you, the BABCP Members, so why not get in touch and send your questions to our Senior Clinical Advisor, for 'Ask Me Anything' or tell us what's important to you for your CBT practice. 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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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]
New episodes every month – If you subscribe now, you'll get every episode to your feed!

In this episode of Members Matters, hosts Rachel Handley, Steph Curnow and Helen Macdonald bring you updates from across BABCP and introduce two in depth conversations from the heart of the organisation.
Helen is joined by Patricia Canedo, Head of External Affairs, who explains her role in shaping BABCP's public voice. They explore how policy, media and advocacy work can influence access to CBT, support members across the five nations, and raise public understanding of evidence-based therapy. Patricia also shares how members can get involved and help shape future priorities.
Steph then speaks with Richard Thwaites, Editor in Chief of The Cognitive Behaviour Therapist, about the journal's ethos, audiences, and commitment to supporting first time and practitioner authors. Richard reflects on special issues, misconceptions papers, and the importance of clinically useful research.
The episode closes with Helen answering a member question on how to decide whether work falls outside your scope of practice, offering clear and practical guidance grounded in professional standards.
Plus, we want to hear from you! Let's us know your tips and tricks to help beat the January blues… Email us with your thoughts [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)
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
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In this episode of Members Matters, we explore how CBT practitioners are responding to the realities of the climate crisis. The Climate Change SIG joins us to discuss their work supporting therapists and clients experiencing climate related distress, and they introduce their new practice guide designed to help clinicians feel more confident in this area.
We also hear from Colin Hughes about the unique context in which IABCP operates across both Northern Ireland and Ireland, and the challenges and opportunities facing CBT therapists there. Plus, our Senior Clinical Advisor answers an important question from the mailbag about what to do if the police request access to therapy notes.
Join your hosts: Rachel Handley, Helen Macdonald and Steph Curnow guide you through this month's insights to the people and practices of the BABCP.

In This Episode:
BABCP News & Updates
Rachel, Steph and Helen share what's new in the BABCP as well as the events you can get involved with for the rest of the year.
Introducing…
CBT on the Island of Ireland, Colin Hughes from IABCP talks to Rachel about the recent changes in law that affecting practitioners and why Ireland's healthcare system and history has created a resilient and adaptable workforce.
Spotlight on, Creating the EABCT Annual Conference
Steph Curnow introduces you to Steve Killick and Catherine Parker from the Climate Change Special Interest Group, you'll hear about their recently released guide on why climate change matters in your practice and how you could see it impacting clients in the near future.
Ask Me Anything
What if you're in a scenario where the police ask for your notes? Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald tackles this particular question: how you can respond when asked for your notes, what's in the client's best interest, and how you should be taking notes in the first place.
Podcast Picks, The BABCP have plenty more podcasts you can listen to this month:
Let's Talk About CBT – Sally Tribe talks about how menopause influences wellbeing and how CBT can help during this stage of life.
 Research Matters -   Steph Curnow chats with clinical psychologist Katherine Newman-Taylor about her recently published paper Ten Misconceptions about CBT for psychosis
Practice Matters – Prof Zindel Segal looks at the mindfulness practices creating change and the origins of MBCT
Links and resources:
Read the Climate Change SIG's guide: Changing the Climate Conversation: A CBT approach to addressing the crisis 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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What did you take away from this year's Annual Conference? This month, Members Matters brings you reflections from conference delegates, insights from Senior Clinical Advisor Helen Macdonald, and a spotlight on the Mindfulness SIG with Anna-Maria Newell.
Your monthly Members Matters update is your place for BABCP news, meeting key members, and getting practical guidance from the CBT community with your hosts: Rachel Handley, Steph Curnow, and Helen Macdonald.

In This Episode:
BABCP News & Updates
Rachel and Steph reflect in this episode about what happened in Glasgow at the recent EABCT Conference, and you can hear from some of your fellow members as Steph found out what attendees were learning and enjoying most over the week. 
Introducing…
A familiar voice, Helen Macdonald, get to know your Senior Clinical Advisor a little better, as Rachel finds out what keeps Helen busy in the role and what goals she's working toward for the BABCP and you, the members.
Spotlight on, Mindfulness
This month, Steph speaks to Anna-Maria Newell, who introduces the Mindfulness Special Interest Group (SIG). She shares the group's vision for creating space where members can embody mindfulness and bring it into their CBT practice. Hear about how you can take part in their regular 'Breathe and Eat' meetings, a lunchtime pause to reflect, recharge, and network with intent.
Links and resources:
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]
New episodes every month – subscribe now so you don't miss out.