South West Counselling and Psychotherapy Conference 2025
Conference: Therapy in Transition: Working Relationally in the AI Era
Date: Saturday 14th June 2025
Time: 09:00 - 16:30
Venue: Exeter Rougemont Hotel by Sunday, Queen Street, Exeter EX4 3SP
Join us for a powerful one-day conference at the Exeter Rougemont Hotel by Sunday (previously known as the Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel) in Exeter, Devon, where we’ll delve into the changing landscape of therapy in today’s world. This year, we are honoured to welcome Dr Graham Music as our headline speaker – a renowned psychotherapist, trainer, and author with over 35 years of clinical experience, and a leading voice in trauma-informed work.
Graham will offer a rich and compassionate exploration of how to engage clients who feel shut-down or ‘desparked’, drawing on his decades of work at the Tavistock Centre, the latest scientific insights, and real-life clinical practice. His talk will focus on the effects of trauma and emotional neglect, and how we can work relationally, somatically, and courageously to re-energise clients who feel lifeless, numb, or disconnected.
Alongside Graham, our speakers - Ana Lund, Matt Hill and James Barnes - will examine the wider transitions in therapy, from technological change to relational practice, in the age of AI.
This event is designed for counsellors, psychotherapists, students, and those with a deep interest in mental health. It’s a chance to gain new perspectives, reflect on emerging challenges, and connect with like-minded professionals in a supportive, nourishing space.
Included in your booking:
- Refreshments and lunch
- Approximately 5 hours of CPD presentations
- Choice of one breakout session
- A certificate of attendance to download for CPD purposes
- Selected presentation slides
Further speakers and workshops to be announced soon – but places are limited.
