Psychotherapy research: evidence and its discontents

Does psychotherapy need research?

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While clinical frameworks state that therapies offered within the NHS must be evidence-based, many practitioners question if the intersubjective nature of therapy can truly be captured by numerical data or clinical trials. Conversely, as psychiatry undergoes a "relational renaissance," new opportunities arise to use research creatively, including improving access for under-represented groups and developing more meaningful outcome measures.

The Medical Psychotherapy Faculty invites you to our inaugural one-day research conference. Designed to provoke critical thinking, the event features keynote speakers, poster presentations, and expert talks covering both qualitative and quantitative disciplines. We look forward to you joining us for what will undoubtedly be a thought-provoking and enriching event.

Find out what will be covered in each of the talks at the conference:

• Session overviews

• The event will take place at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, 21 Prescot Street, London E1 8BB. View our visiting us page for map and directions.

Catering

Tea and coffee will be provided during the morning and afternoon breaks and lunch will be served during the lunch hour.

If you have any dietary requirements please let the event team know.

Getting around the venue

There is a cloakroom on the ground floor. Each floor can be accessed via one of our three lifts.

Parking

There is one disabled parking bay at the rear of the building in Yeoman's Yard, off Chamber Street which runs parallel to Prescot Street and can be accessed via Leman Street or Mansell Street. We understand that disability is not always simple and you will not need a Blue Badge to qualify to use our onsite parking space. This bay must be booked in advance by contacting your events manager or events administrator.

Toilets

Toilets can be found on all floors

• Lower ground floor - we have four gender neutral toilets, one toilet with a parent changing area. There is one accessible toilet with a shower
• Ground floor - we have five gender neutral toilets and one accessible toilet
• First floor - we have single sex toilets on this floor

Multi-faith room

This is located in the members lounge on the ground floor 

Quiet space

We will have a dedicated quiet room available at the College that you are welcome to use at any point during the conference.

Ticket prices - you will be able to select your ticket type when you make your booking.

When you select the yellow booking button, you will be able to register an account if you are not already a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists - you can then book your preferred ticket type.

Book online

• pay using a debit card or credit card and receive instant confirmation and a receipt

Bank transfer

• Use the online booking system to request a payment link - you can share this link with your organisation if they are paying on your behalf

The small print...

• In-person fees include refreshments and lunch
• Read our terms and conditions before making your booking, which covers our:
• • Event Cancellation Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Code of Conduct
• Event registrations are confirmed when payment is received in full.
• Joining instructions are sent approximately 1 week in advance