The Link Centre Social Responsibility Conference
The Work of Wholeness in Fragmented Times: A Trainee-led Conference on Psyche, Society and Social Responsibility
How do we work towards wholeness in a time of fragmentation?
How do we respond to social division, collective trauma and uncertainty while remaining connected to ourselves, one another and our wider communities?
Hosted by the Link Centre’s Trainee Social Responsibility Committee, this unique conference brings together trainees, practitioners, educators and community leaders to explore these questions through dialogue, reflection and learning.
Headline Keynote Speaker: Jazz Rehal, MSc PTSTA
We are delighted to welcome Jazz Rehal as our headline keynote speaker.
Jazz is a respected practitioner, educator and Link Centre tutor who co-created the Feminist Liberation Model of Transactional Analysis, recently published in UKATA’s Transactional Analysis magazine. Her work offers an important contribution to contemporary conversations about power, identity, oppression, liberation and social responsibility.
Conference Programme
- 8.45-9,10am Arrival, registration and coffee
- 9.10-9.30am: Welcome and introductions – Geoff Hopping (he/Him)
- 9.30-10.15am: Keynote – No More Quiet Agreement: The Therapist’s Role in Social Change – Jazz Rehal
- 10.20-10.45am: Break and refreshments
- 10.45am-12.15pm: Workshop 1
- Workshop 1a: The Five Gateways of Grief – Geoff Hopping, TLC Partner and Tutor
- Workshop 1b: Pulling Ourselves Together – Group Process, Script Behaviour and Connection in Fragmented Times – Simon May and Katie Yarde, TLC trainees
- Workshop 1c: Bridging Fragmented Parts of Self and Systems into Wholeness – A Vision for Societal Change Cathy Manning, TLC Trainee
- Workshop 1d:
- How to Work with a Client with Strong Political Views in a Divisive World While Striving for Equality and Client Autonomy in the Therapy Room – Martine van Den Berg, TLC Trainee
- 12.15-1.30pm Lunch
- 1.30-2.15pm Listening, Loss, and Recovery: Clinical Reflections on the Grenfell Tower Disaster. Panel and Q&A – Emma Kennedy (Community Consultant, Central and North-West London Mental Health Trust, NHS) and Michael Appleton (Child Psychotherapist, CYP lead, CAMHS, MBABCP)
- 2.20-3.50pm Workshop 2
- Workshop 2a: The Heart of Eros: An experiential workshop exploring love, sexuality, spirituality and the embodied self – Emma Travers, TLC Tutor
- Workshop 2b: Transformative Liminality: From Betwixt and Between to Communitas – Holly Venables, TLC Trainee
- Workshop 2c: The Selkie Myth: Exploring fragmentation and Wholeness through storytelling – Dr Rachel Hopping TLC Partner and Tutor
- Workshop 2d: Relationality as Resistance: Psychotherapy in the Face of Neoliberalism, AI, and Wellness Culture – Kendall Beaudry, TLC Trainee
- 3.50-4.15pm Break and refreshments
- 4.15-5pm Holding the Threads: An Embodied Practice of Connection and Wholeness – Sabine Tendas
- 5-5.30 Closing panel and reflections – The Social Responsibility Committee
You can read our full conference programme here.
Supporting Access and Inclusion
All proceeds from the conference will support the Link Centre Learners’ Access Fund.
The fund provides bursaries and financial support for Link Centre trainees and contributes to initiatives that increase access, equity and inclusion within psychotherapy training. This year, proceeds will also help support enhanced supervision and development opportunities for trainees of colour.
Venue
The conference takes place at the AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, nestled within the South Downs National Park.
Lunch and refreshments throughout the day are included.
Join Us
Whether you are a trainee, qualified practitioner, student or simply interested in the relationship between psychological wellbeing and social change, we invite you to join us for a day of learning, connection and meaningful conversation.
What attendees say about our previous conferences
“Fantastic that trainee’s and newly qualified therapists are given a platform to be seen and heard bringing new voices and ideas into the profession.”
“A one-day conference didn’t feel overwhelming and looking forward to next year already!”
“Stunning location and premises with current keynote speaker and workshops addressing real issues not often offered.”
“Awesome networking and catching up with friends.”
Venue: AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, Wales Lane Farm, Plumpton, Sussex, BN7 3AE
Free parking available (Car park map)
Workshops: Details on how to select workshops will be shared after booking.
Attendees: The conference is aimed at qualified or trainee counsellors or psychotherapists.
Certificate: Attendees will receive a Link Centre Certificate of Attendance.
Fee:
£90Booking and Dates
Saturday 19th September 2026
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Upcoming Dates:
Saturday 19th September 2026
Payment Options:
Payment in full at time of booking.
Invoices available via enquiries@thelinkcentre.co.uk
All profits will be added to the Link Centre Learners’ Access fund to support trainees through their training.
A limited number of reduced-cost places are available for those on lower incomes. Please contact enquiries@thelinkcentre.co.uk directly for further information.
Cancellation Policy:
50% refund of the balance if given within 7 days’ notice of the conference start date.
Location:
AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, Wales Lane Farm, Plumpton, Sussex, BN7 3AE
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