This workshop aims to help people who care about human connection to have a basic understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential effects in counselling practice.听听听

If听you鈥檙e听passionate about human connection and curious about how AI may affect counselling practice, please join us for a comprehensive workshop designed specifically for counsellors who value empathy and therapeutic alliance.听听听

As AI becomes an integral part of our everyday lives听it鈥檚听crucial to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the changes it presents. This session aims to empower you with a foundational knowledge of how to听ethically and effectively integrate AI tools听into your work while听maintaining听precious human connection.听听听

This session aims to raise the collective bar of awareness of ethical considerations and data privacy issues associated with the technology that now plays听a large role听in how counselling is delivered.听听听

Participants听aren鈥檛听required听to have pre-existing technical knowledge of AI or computing and will be invited to explore new challenges to feel well-prepared.听

Event aims听

The main aims of this PDD are to:听

  • be able to explain fundamental AI concepts in simple terms听
  • have an awareness of strategies for how to听maintain听meaningful empathy and connection if using AI in your practice听
  • be aware of examples of ethical dilemmas that may arises from using AI in counselling contexts听
  • gain an awareness of basic data security measures to protect听client's听confidentiality听
  • gain insight in what to do if you have concerns about how AI is being used听

Testimonials听

'This was one of the best workshops I鈥檝e ever attended. It was highly informative, presented by knowledgeable people and highly engaging. Excellent. I鈥檓 excited about the future of AI and our profession.'

'It was a great way to discover more about developments in AI and the way it may influence counselling.'

'Excellent presentation and delivery. I feel much more informed about AI in relation to my practice.'

Programme听

The PDD will begin at 9.30am and finish at around 1.25pm. 听

View the full programme.

About the presenter听

Richard Miller lives with his family and works as a counsellor, supervisor and trainer working in private practice in Fife. Since 2002, he has studied Humanistic Psychotherapies and Psychology in Aberdeen University, University of听Strathclyde听and Glasgow Caledonian University where he graduated with the best overall award for Psychology.听听听

He has served as President of Aberdeen University Students Association, an executive officer of the National Union of Students Scotland and is currently serving as co-director of the Scottish Institute of Emotion-Focused Therapy. He has provided counselling in local high schools and St Andrews University. Richard is a current member of the British Association for Counselling Psychotherapy, the British Psychological听Society听and the International Society for Emotion Focused Therapy.听听

Richard has been closely following advancements of the AI field since 2015 and began delivering training on the topic since 2023. He has served as the Digital and AI consultant as part of the Ethical Framework Review project of 麻豆原创 where he conducted an industry wide AI risk assessment. More recently he delivered an input on AI at the 2024 麻豆原创 supervision event. Richard is committed to raising the collective bar of awareness of ethical AI use within the counselling field.听

Key information听

This event will take place online on Wednesday 7 October 2026.听After booking听you鈥�ll听receive a confirmation email. Full joining instructions will be sent out nearer the event date. 听

Your booking includes:

  • three hours of CPD presentations听
  • Q&A session with Richard after each presentation听
  • CPD certificate to download听
  • selected presentation slides听
  • opportunities to network with other attendees through the chatroom听
  • access to the on-demand service which will be available from Wednesday 7 October 2026 to Wednesday 4 November 2026 to view recorded presentations and access available handouts听

Accessibility听

The event livestream service is available with AI subtitles.听听听

The on-demand service will be subtitled and/or transcribed through a reviewed process to ensure accuracy.听

For a full list of our event accessibility commitments please听visit our website >听听听听

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