What's included
Our flagship Student Event – Bridging the Gap, is back.
Taking place on Saturday 20 February 2027, you can enjoy the benefits of a hybrid format, either joining in person in Birmingham or remotely via our online platform.
This event is designed to support student members as you transition from training to professional practice, helping you to build confidence through shared learning, lived experience, and practical insight.
Since launching in 2012, this popular event has taken place every two years, and has played a key role in supporting students and contributing to the development of the wider profession.
The programme will explore current challenges facing the profession and provide tools and perspectives to help you navigate them with confidence.
The aims of the conference are to:
- support you as you transition from finishing training to starting on your career pathway
- support networking opportunities and peer to peer support
- raise awareness of the support we can give to you as your progress through your career with us as your membership body
- provide CPD opportunities that are relevant and timely to your training
After the conference you'll:
- recognise the importance of working within the boundaries of your competence when addressing presenting issues in professional practice
- identify and evaluate key career pathways available following qualification in counselling and psychotherapy
- develop and enhance personal development planning skills, with a focus on the practical application of these skills in a professional context
- gain insights from lived practitioner experiences, exploring both the opportunities and challenges encountered when transitioning into a career in counselling and psychotherapy
- understand the range of member products and services we offer members, and how these can support you on your career journey
Programme
We’ll be adding the full programme soon, please watch this space.
Key information
What's included
- approximately 6 hours of CPD presentations
- an on-demand service so you can catch up on the event recordings. View the content an unlimited number of times, 24 hours a day for 3 months.
- a CPD certificate download
- selected presentation slides
- morning and afternoon refreshments - please note lunch is not included in this booking
- opportunity to network with peers and colleagues and through the event app
Dates and location
Join us on Saturday 20 February 2027 from 8.45am until 4.55pm in Birmingham at The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU.
On demand
If you’re unable to attend on the day, all bookings include access to the on-demand service, where you can catch up on the recordings from the conference as many times as you like from Friday 26 February 2027 until Wednesday 26 May 2027. A link will be circulated after the event.
The on-demand service will be human transcribed through a reviewed process to ensure accuracy.
Booking
Log in to book your place online. After booking, you'll receive information via email one week prior to the event.
Event sponsorship
For more information on sponsoring this event and other opportunities, please visit our website.
This event is sponsored by