Psychologists Protection Society Trust Annual General Meeting & CPD Events

Psychologists Protection Society Annual General Meeting

The Psychologists Protection Society Trust is pleased to invite members to our 16th Annual General Meeting on the afternoon of Saturday 23rd May 2026. In addition to the AGM, two CPD events which will be held around our meeting. The events will hosted by our special guest speakers – Satinder Panesar before the AGM and afterwards jointly with Alex-Sanderson-Shortt and Niki D.

PPS Members can find out more about the AGM on the PPS Members page.

Schedule

12.00 – 12.15
Registration & Welcome, Tea & Coffee

12.15 – 13.30
When Therapy Goes Wrong: Ownership, Accountability & the Essential Role of Supervision – Satinder Panesar

13.30 – 15:00
Psychologists Protection Society Trust 2026 Annual General Meeting

15.00 – 15.30
Networking break with complimentary buffet

15:30 – 17:00
Rethinking Relationships: An Open & Polyamorous Lens – Alex-Sanderson-Shortt and Niki D

17:00
Finish

PPS Members are invited to join us in person at the venue or watch the AGM & CPD events online (Free of Charge). Non Members can sign up to watch CPD events online only.

Continuing Professional Development Events

When Therapy Goes Wrong: Ownership, Accountability & the Essential Role of Supervision

Satinder Panesar

This presentation explores the often overlooked reality that therapy, despite its aims of healing and transformation, can go wrong, examining issues such as ruptures, unmet outcomes, and contributing factors including interpersonal dynamics, systemic pressures, ethical blind spots, and therapist overwhelm. Drawing on reflections from When Therapy Goes Wrong: Learning from Challenges, Improving Practice, it emphasises ownership, accountability, and transparency as routes to stronger practice and client trust, while encouraging early recognition of potential complaints and relationship-based repair. The session highlights the importance of clinical supervision as a supportive space for reflection, helping therapists engage with difficult aspects of their work, and aims to foster openness, reduce defensiveness, and promote continuous learning, framing challenges as opportunities for professional growth.

Rethinking Relationships: An Open & Polyamorous Lens

Alex-Sanderson-Shortt and Niki D

This workshop explores the complexity and diversity of relationships, challenging traditional therapeutic models that centre monogamy and risk marginalising those outside that norm. Developed by two GSRD therapists specialising in polyamorous and open relationships, Opening Up CPD introduces an Open and Polyamorous lens grounded in decolonising, queer, and feminist principles, inviting participants to expand their relational understanding and engage with a wide spectrum of consensual non-monogamy, including polyamory, open relationships, swinging, relationship anarchy, and queer platonic partnerships. Through exploration of key themes, practical models, and skills such as clear contracting and navigating complex dynamics, alongside reflective discussion and Q&A, the workshop aims to deepen understanding of relationship diversity, build competence in working with non-monogamous clients, and strengthen awareness of ethical considerations and risk management in this area of practice.

PPS Members can register here

Non PPS Members can register here

Nominations and Elections

Timetable

The election of new Trustees to the Board of the Psychologists Protection Society Trust will take place according to the following timetable:

Friday 27 February 2026 – Nominations open
Wednesday 1 April 2026 (close of day) – Nominations close
Nominations reviewed and validated by the Secretary
Monday 6 April 2026 – Results announced by the Secretary
Saturday 23 May 2026 – Results announced at the AGM

Information regarding each stage will be added at the relevant time. Please check this page periodically for updates.

Elections

On Friday 27^th February 2026 PPS announced the opening of nominations for election to the Psychologists Protection Society Trust, Board of Trustees. As per the Articles of Association, there were two Trustee positions available.

The closing date for nominations was Wednesday 1^st April 2026.

The PPS secretary received two completed nomination forms that met the required eligibility requirements. As a result of an in-sufficient number of candidates standing to initiate an election, no election will be held.

As the nominees are uncontested, they will be invited to assume their posts on the new Psychologists Protection Society Trust, Board of Trustees at the Trusts AGM to be held on the afternoon of Saturday 23^rd May 2026 in Dun Laoghaire.

The names of the successful candidates are;

Katrina Millhagen
Ewan Davidson

Questions

If you have any questions about these nominations or the election please contact the Secretary by email: ppssecretary@ppstrust.org or post – The Secretary, PPS Trust, Line Tree House, North Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX, United Kingdom. Please include your full name, postal address and PPS membership number in all correspondence.

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PPS is a trading name for the Psychologists Protection Services Ltd (PPSL)which is an Appointed Representative of International Financial Security Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority - FCA FRN: 969653.

Psychologists Protection Society Trust is registered in Scotland No. SC382629. Registered Office: Limetree House, North Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX. Psychologists Protection Services Ltd is registered in Scotland No. SC379274. Registered Office: Limetree House, North Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX.