Working together to protect our profession

MP

Sarah is MP for Rotherham and has chaired the International Development Committee in Parliament since 2020, leading inquiries into topics such as international aid programming, women and girls’ rights and debt-relief. She also serves as Chair and co-Chair of 6 Parliamentary groups, including Global Sexual and Reproductive Health. Prior to this, Sarah was Shadow Minister for Preventing Abuse and Domestic Violence (2015–16) and Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities (2016–17). Born in Essex and raised in Northamptonshire, she was the first in her family to attend university, graduating in Psychology from Sheffield. She then gained post graduate qualifications in Psychodynamic Counselling from the University of Derby. She campaigns on child protection, ending violence against women and girls, victim support, equality, human rights, and mental health.

Media and Cultural Diversity

Anjula is a psychological consultant, media Broadcaster, counselling practitioner and mental health campaigner with over 20 years experience in the public and private sector. She is currently a  Commissioner - for the future of counselling and psychotherapy at the BACP. She served the full 2 terms as President for Relate (2021-2025) where she championed the role of counselling and promoted inclusion and diversity in the field. She has hosted multiple series of Bringing Up Britain for BBC Radio 4. She has presented programmes on major tv channels including :Sex Tape for Channel 4, Family Contract BBC1, and continues to provide her expert analysis on channel 5 series’ exploring familial dynamics within the Royal Family.

Working with Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity

Dominic Davies is the founder and CEO of Pink Therapy the UK’s largest independent therapy organisation working with gender, sexual and relationship diverse clients and has been a pioneer in training therapists to work with these communities. He directs two online training programmes which have Advanced Specialist status with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. He was made a Fellow of BACP in 2007 and by the NCS in 2016. He works as a psychotherapist, clinical sexologist and supervisor online and in London and trains internationally. His vast experience is invaluable.

Children and Young People Mental Health

Kate is an international trainer and CEO of KRD Training. She has delivered specialised professional training for Psychotherapists and Counsellors over 24 years and has extensive experience as a senior lecturer, supervisor, consultant, and examiner.

With over 24 years’ therapeutic experience with children, adults, and families, Kate runs a busy practice as a clinical supervisor and therapist. She is a fellow of the NCPS (PSA REG), sits on their Professional Standards Committee, and received ‘The Elizabeth McElligott Award’ for her significant contribution to the profession.

As a lobbyist and children’s ambassador, Kate campaigns for child and adult mental health, urging policymakers to prioritise children. She is a member of ‘The Cross-Party Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood’, contributes to parliamentary reports, serves as a Commissioner on ‘The Future of Counselling and Psychotherapy’ for the PCPB, is a founding member of Alliance4Children, and has developed programmes supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families across schools, communities, and charities.

Neurodiversity Ambassador

Claire is an HCPC-registered art psychotherapist, NCPS counsellor, and PhD researcher at Ulster University. Autistic and ADHD (AuDHD) and a mother of three, she has over seven years’ experience supporting children and adults through creative therapies, particularly those at risk of suicide or self-harm. She works primarily with neuro minority groups, delivers neurodiversity training in further and higher education, and is passionate about advocating for neurodivergent voices and fostering research-informed, affirmative approaches that value different ways of thinking.

Working with survivors of rape, sexual violence, abuse and/or harassment

Jocelyn has specialised in sexual violence and abuse since 2002 and has been CEO of West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre since 2004. A qualified counsellor and consultative supervisor, she has extensive experience supporting survivors, supervising professionals, and delivering specialist training. An associate lecturer at the University of Worcester, she has contributed to national safeguarding guidance and now leads Purple Leaf, a preventative service for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours.