
Join PCU
"Respect for All recognises the Psychotherapy and Counselling Union as an appropriate body to represent and negotiate on behalf of PCU members who are professionally involved with RfA as volunteers, trainees or self-employed counsellors.”
- Alix Otten, Respect for All
PCU offers all members support with:
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workplace disciplinary and grievance procedures
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complaints processes
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bullying, harassment and discrimination
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problems with training organisations
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contract vetting
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whistleblowing-related problems
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PCU does not offer legal advice or legal representation as it is widely available elsewhere from insurance companies and other professional organisations.
PCU has affiliated with Truth Legal who offer preferential No Win, No Fee agreements in personal injury, clinical negligence and professional negligence claims. Truth Legal also offer some No Win, No Fee employment law representation at reduced rates to PCU members. Reduced rates are also offered to non-No Win, No Fee work.
Group support with:
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organisational dysfunction
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threatened closure of trainings and organisations
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issues of discrimination, difference and diversity
A voice in:
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collective decision making within the Union
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identifying and carrying through campaigning issues
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communicating with other members through the Union google group.
Trainees
In addition, PCU offers trainees support with training & placement:
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disciplinary and grievance procedures
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complaints processes
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bullying, harassment and discrimination