We’re now inviting abstract submissions for our 2021 Research Conference ‘Promoting collaboration in research, policy and practice’ which will be held in Manchester with co-hosts The University of Salford. This will take place alongside a live online event, and the conference content and poster exhibition will be online for 6 months.

We welcome abstract submissions from all methodological perspectives and all theoretical orientations, from students, practitioners and experienced researchers alike.
We accept submissions for:
• Research Papers: 30 minute sessions presenting counselling or psychotherapy research you have undertaken
• Discussion papers: 30 minute sessions presenting research-related work, such as an overview identifying issues and questions relevant to counselling and psychotherapy research or a review of research literature
• Methods workshops: 60 minute sessions aimed at introducing a particular research or analysis method relevant to counselling and psychotherapy, providing opportunities for practical and experiential learning
• Rapid Papers: 10 minute slots presenting early development work of a research project.
• Posters: A visually eye-catching format to present your research, including a one-minute platform to talk about your work, plus inclusion in the online poster exhibition
• Symposia: 90 minute sessions providing three or four presentations (plus an overview) on a particular theme or subject in counselling and psychotherapy research
For more information and details of how to submit see our submission guidelines.

The deadline for submitting abstracts is 5pm on Monday 2 November 2020.