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Reflections from the Metanoia Institute Research Academy 2026 - Innovative Insights: Creative Approaches to Psychotherapy Research

Metanoia Administrator

24 April, 2026

Event Recap

The Metanoia Research Academy 2026 has just come to a close, and we’d like to thank everyone who joined us.

The theme this year was Innovative Insights: Creative Approaches to Psychotherapy Research, and the opening keynote presentation from Professor Carla Willig set the tone for a thought-provoking and inspiring day. Across all three streams of presentations, there was a real sense of curiosity from speakers and attendees alike. Finally, the concluding plenary and discussion session was full of insightful and critical refection.

We would like to thank you all for your presence, energy and engagement on the day. We look forward to welcoming you to future events.

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Intro Workshop: MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes

23/07/2026
16:30 -
18:00

From £10

Metanoia's MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes (CWTP) is a unique non-clinical course. It offers a distinctive learning experience through writing and discussion, provides comprehensive theoretical content, and equips students with practical skills and resources for the field of CWTP.

AI in Therapy: Ethical Decision Making in Practice

11/07/2026
11:00 -
14:00

From Metanoia Staff: £10 (Please note, staff tickets are non-refundable) Metanoia students: £35 Members: £55 External attendees: £80

AI in Therapy: Ethical Decision Making in Practice is a 3-hour interactive and experiential CPD workshop designed for therapists, trainees and supervisors who are curious about the growing presence of AI in practice and want space to think more deeply about its ethical and relational implications.

The Nature and Quality of my Professional Self Care with Geraldine Thomson and Sarah Boles (PCE-CfD CPD Workshop)

26/06/2026
10:00 -
17:00

This CPD training for PCE-CFD practitioners will provide an opportunity for participants to focus on the nature and quality of their professional self-care.

Mental Health Issues in Clinical Assessments (2 Days, Online)

23/06/2026
10:00 -
16:30

From Metanoia students: Free (This workshop counts towards 10 hours of your Mental Health Familiarisation Programme (MHFP)) Metanoia alumni/members: £80 External participants: £85

This workshop will explore how mental health issues may present during assessments. It will introduce the structure and approach to formal clinical diagnosis using DSM-5 and ICD-10, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of these diagnostic systems.

Configurations of self with Glen Grace-Blomfield and Michael Mulkerrin (PCE-CfD CPD Workshop)

23/06/2026
10:00 -
17:00

In the workshop we will focus on how to bring our client’s awareness to these internal conflicts. We will learn how to help them differentiate the different aspects of self. How to facilitate them in giving voice to these conflicted parts.

Working with clients presenting with trauma in history with Catherine Cox and Kim Murray (PCE-CfD CPD Workshop)

20/05/2026
10:00 -
17:00

Much has been written about in terms of how relevant the PCE-CfD approach is when working with trauma, due in particular to how the model is client led and a very 'gentle' way of working, with client autonomy being a central tenet. We will be looking at the key principles and practice of working in this way with clients presenting with trauma within the Talking Therapies services.