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Erin Stevens
@aclientfirst.bsky.social
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Therapist, Supervisor and Trainer. working with people who have experienced harm in therapy, and therapists who are interested in addressing harm. Pro-client
AuDHD she/they
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Erin Stevens @aclientfirst.bsky.social · Dec 5
I'm delighted to announce two new workshops as part of the Harm in Therapy series for 2025: Rupture and Repair in Feb, and in March I'm excited to welcome Sonny Hallett @scrappapertiger.bsky.social as a co-facilitator for our March workshop on Queer, Autistic experiences of Harm (links in thread)
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❤️
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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There is also an accompanying blog post summarising some of our conversation: josephinehughes.com/how-to-recog...
How to Recognise (and Prevent) Harm in the Therapy Room - Josephine Hughes
Discover practical therapy room safety strategies to help you recognise early signs of harm, protect clients, and create a supportive, ethical practice.
josephinehughes.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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New podcast episode! With thanks to @josephineh.bsky.social for the conversation. I hope it is useful to therapists, supervisors and clients who might be concerned or curious about Harm in Therapy.

click here to listen: player.captivate.fm/episode/7b61...
Navigating Harm in Therapy: Insights from Erin Stevens
Quickly and easily listen to Good Enough Counsellors for free!
player.captivate.fm
November 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Thanks Frank ❤️
September 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Love these awards. Brilliantly done.
ritb.bsky.social Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · Sep 19
You can’t call someone a liar in parliament, but we’re not in parliament, so LIAR! Award:
Keir Starmer

#RITASawards
September 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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❤️ go @shrinkatlarge.bsky.social
ritb.bsky.social Recovery in the Bin @ritb.bsky.social · Sep 19
Loony/Allie of the Year Honour: Jay Watts

A survivor and professional who has tirelessly, consistently, supported and amplified fellow survivors' work and needs

#RITBhonours
September 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
aclientfirst.bsky.social
Thanks Joy. I'll not be there forever, so i hope those thoughts will be back at some point, but i guess it is time to see what can be done from the inside.
September 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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The news is now trickling into members' inboxes that I am one of the three successful candidates in the recent BACP elections. It was a difficult decision to stand, and frankly, the recent events surrounding governance led me to seriously reconsider whether change is possible, and whether I can be part of achieving it. After much deliberation, and conversations with colleagues and friends, I have made the decision to accept the position. It will be important for the incoming trustees to understand what has happened over the last few months (and years), so that we can understand what change is needed, especially around organisational dynamics and culture, to restore trust for members, and clients, and to address the harm which has undoubtedly occurred. I am so pleased that Bumi and Matt are also elected. They are fantastic people, and bring a wealth of knowledge and experience which I think will be brilliant for BACP, and by extension, for its members and those who need the BACP to meet its objectives. Congratulations to both of you – I am glad you are here. As part of the agreement I have signed, I have agreed not to comment on the BACP publicly without prior consent from the CEO or chair. This agreement comes into effect at the AGM on the 6th November. I want it to be really clear that I have signed that agreement, so my colleagues can understand why I am not making as many direct comments about what is happening in the organisation on social media. As many will know, I have never been reticent in expressing my feelings about what is happening in my membership body, and the change in my social media output is not indicative of any change in my proactiveness, or drive for positive change. Nor will it stop me listening to what members and clients are telling me, on social media or otherwise. I also promise not to disappear, not to become another invisible board member, and not to stop talking about the profession, its direction, its issues, and their impact on the…
September 19, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Yeah I agree with you. There is something about being inattentive to power that pervades a lot of what is happening just now. Maybe they would say they need to check the successful candidates or get agreements in place or something, but it used to be voted AND announced at AGM 🤷‍♀️
September 6, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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I think it will be announced by email in the ebulletin later this month.
September 6, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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Yeah i saw someone do that then delete it. It seems to me quite silly to have this period of silence. Much better the way they used to do it.
September 5, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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BACP have put candidates in a position where we're not supposed to disclose the result till they announce it later this month 🫠
September 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Counsellors' Staffroom hosted a Q&A event for the BACP election with candidates Matt Cormack and me. It's now available to view here youtu.be/n5TpemRbyrs?...
Voting closes 15th August!
Counsellors Staffroom: Meet BACP Board Candidates 2025 Erin Stevens and Matt Cormack
YouTube video by Erin Stevens - Harm in Therapy
youtu.be
July 31, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Reposted by Erin Stevens
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Meowslow's hierarchy of needs
Meowslow's hierarchy of needs Pyramid of needs with food on almost every tier except the second top with reads "other cats to stay out of my garden"
July 26, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Thanks Joy ❤️
July 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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You can also meet me and fellow candidate Matt Cormack at the Counsellors’ Staffroom Q&A on Friday 18th July at 2.30pm. Free tickets here

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bacp-board...
BACP Board Elections: Meet candidates Erin & Matt (Live Q&A)
Ask questions, share reflections, and meet BACP board candidates Erin & Mat in this open Zoom session
www.eventbrite.co.uk
July 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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BACP Trustee voting is open! if you are a BACP member, please check your emails and cast your votes! Remember you can email me on erinstevens4bacpboard@gmail.com if you have any questions for me.
July 15, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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Thanks so much. That's a really important facet of disability justice that therapists and the whole profession need to attend to.
June 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Thanks Sara 🙏
June 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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I'm standing for the BACP board! Voting is 15th July - 15th August so if you are a BACP member, you can look for an email from Mi Voice with a link to vote around then. I'm interested in anti-oppressive practice & ethics and I'll be answering questions sent to erinstevens4bacpboard@gmail.com
June 21, 2025 at 6:32 PM
aclientfirst.bsky.social
This is such a great point, thank you so much for it.
June 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Introducing the Therapy Harm Resistance Project: a conversation with Natalie Russ is now available on YouTube!
youtu.be/Ne1NX48UoKk
The Harm in Therapy Series: Introducing the Therapy Harm Resistance Project
YouTube video by Erin Stevens - Harm in Therapy
youtu.be
June 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Um therapy harm 🙃
April 12, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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30th April I'm hosting a 1 hour webinar on therapy therapy, open to everyone whether client, therapist or just interested. I'll overview the fundamentals of recognising harm, leaving harmful therapy, complaints (UK) and seeking support. Tickets by donation.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-thera...
When Therapy Causes Harm: A Webinar for anyone interested in Therapy Harm
A one hour webinar including Q&A with Erin Stevens - a therapist working with clients who have been harmed and a survivor of therapy harm.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
April 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM