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Online · 5 October 2026 · Eight speakers

Your clients are already using AI. Let's get the mental health professions ready.

A one day CPD summit with a curated programme across daily clinical practice, ethics, UK law, cultural bias, neurodivergence and reflective practice. Built for psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists and counsellors.

Monday, 5 October 202609:30 to 16:30 UKOnline, live

Early bird tickets available. Places are limited.

A collaboration between
Illuminated ThinkingIlluminated Thinking
Lifespan PsychologyLifespan Psychology

Reclaim hours of clinical time

Identify the AI tools you can use today to reduce time spent on letters, notes, formulations and routine admin, with worked examples from clinicians in private practice and the NHS.

Know where the ethical lines sit

A clear, current framework for working within HCPC, BPS and BACP guidance, covering UK GDPR, confidentiality, and what to do when a client tells you they have been using ChatGPT.

Meet clients where they already are

Clients are turning to ChatGPT, Woebot and dedicated mental health apps, often without telling you. Understand the landscape, the evidence base, and how to bring AI into the therapeutic conversation.

Who should attend

Built for everyone working in UK mental health care

Clinical and counselling psychologists
Psychiatrists
Psychotherapists and counsellors
Clinical leads and service managers exploring AI
Researchers in psychology and digital health
Allied professionals supporting mental health care

Why this summit exists

Why now

More people now have conversations about their mental health with ChatGPT than there are clinicians in the entire NHS. Our clients are already in conversation with AI tools between sessions, often without telling us. The questions this raises about safeguarding, ethics, bias and therapeutic work itself won't wait. This summit is our answer: a day of grounded, clinician-led conversation about what AI is doing in our practice now, and what it means for the profession to face this honestly.

Programme

Monday, 5 October 2026 · all times UK

09:3009:55

Introduction

Dr Aisha Tariq, Illuminated Thinking & Dr Esther Cole, Lifespan Psychology

09:5510:45

The Client in the AI Conversation: What Therapists Need to See

Winnie Akadjo, Aeli Health

10:5511:45

AI Tools for Neurodivergent People: Friends or Foes?

Jo Desborough, Unblocked Thinking Ltd

11:4512:35

AI in Psychology: The UK Legal and Regulatory Landscape

Clare Veal, Aubergine Legal

12:3513:10

Lunch

13:1014:00

AI in Daily Clinical Practice: Beyond Note-Taking

Dr Natalie Stott, Mastering Therapy

14:0014:50

AI, Cultural Bias and Health Inequalities

Dr Rima Lamba, Blue River Psychology

15:0015:50

Can AI Help Us Be Better Therapists? A Reflective Close

Dr Naomi Murphy, Octopus Psychology

15:5016:30

Panel Discussion

Stay in the loop

Programme updates, joining details and any late additions, sent to your inbox ahead of 5 October.

Tickets

The price you see is the price you pay. CPD certificate included with every ticket. No booking fees.

Booking for a group practice? Email info@aipsychology.co.uk for a discount.

Most popular

Early Bird

Book at discounted rate

£99.00

Limited places available

Standard

£129.00

Student

For current students and trainees. You'll be asked to confirm your status at checkout.

£59.00