TA East London Counselling & Psychotherapy Institute sponsored the UKATA National Conference 2026, helping bring our TA community together for three days of learning, connection and conversation. As part of its sponsorship package, we’re pleased to share this spotlight on the institute and its training opportunities. Building a diverse therapeutic community Founded in 2018 in an East London library, TA East London set out to build a diverse therapeutic community that reflects

Dear Members, The latest edition of The Transactional Analyst is now live! Our Autumn 2026 edition, Advancing Knowledge, Enhancing Practice, Connecting Minds, looks back at the 2026 UKATA National Conference, revisiting some of the ideas, conversations and connections that continued beyond the weekend. Elsewhere, contributors explore neurodivergence and neuro-informed TA, treatment planning, identity and ego states, teaching and learning, body image, digital communication, c

EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS COMMISSION OF CERTIFICATION IN COLLABORATION WITH UKATA Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd April 2027 Eastwood Hall - Mansfield Rd, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3SS Dear Colleagues, This is a call for examiners for CTA and TSTA examinations. We are inviting as many examiners as possible to make themselves available for the exams. Previous candidates have expressed that they have a had a wonderful experience at the UK exams and we a

Dear Members, I hope you are all enjoying the summer months. The Exam Committee would like to announce two important changes to the CTA process, along with corresponding updates to the handbook. The first change relates to UKATA’s CTA written exam Section D and will take effect from 1st September 2026. After careful consideration and feedback from members, the Exam Committee has decided to restore Section D so that it aligns with the EATA handbook. For a number of years, cand

In the latest episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast (TAP), hosts John Fleming and Matt Taylor are joined by Aya Konoike, an organisational development and DEI consultant based in Kamakura, Japan, who has also been a Shugendo practitioner for over thirteen years. Aya introduces Contemplative TA - her somatic, experiential integration of Shugendo, Zen and Transactional Analysis - and explores how movement, ritual and reflection can help reconnect mind and body, self and

We're excited to share that UKATA is recruiting for a new Office and Projects Coordinator to join our team. This is a permanent, part-time role (30 hours per week) that is primarily remote/home-based, with regular travel across the UK. It's an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting UKATA's operations, member services, projects, communications and events, while helping shape the future of the organisation. If you're organised, proactive and enjoy working across

Planning is already underway for the UKATA National Conference, taking place from 23-25 April 2027. The theme for the weekend is Conversations That Matter: Making Meaning in a Changing World. We’re Looking for a Conference Organiser! We're looking for a freelance Conference Organiser to work alongside the UKATA Team from now until May 2027, helping to plan, deliver and evaluate the conference. We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and enjoys bringing people to

Looking for something to listen to on your commute this week? 🎧 The latest episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast is out now, featuring Dr. Valerie Batts - Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founding Director of VISIONS Inc., and Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst. Valerie traces her path into TA back to 1973, teaching I'm OK, You're OK to incarcerated young men, and reflects on fifty years of applying a cultural and political lens to TA across clinical, educ

What conversation, insight or piece of practice could you bring to the UKATA National Conference 2027? We are now inviting workshop submissions for next year’s conference, taking place from 23-25 April 2027 Our 2027 conference theme is Conversations That Matter: Making Meaning in a Changing World. In a world shaped by uncertainty, complexity and rapid change, how do we make sense of ourselves, our relationships and the communities we belong to? Transactional Analysis offe

UKATA is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 Training Bursary are now open. Designed to support the professional development of UKATA members, the bursary offers grants of up to £500 to help fund training and learning opportunities in Transactional Analysis. The bursary is available to UKATA members working towards qualifications through a Registered Training Establishment (RTE). Please note that subscribers are not eligible to apply. What Can the Bursary Be Us

Physis Scotland sponsored our recent conference, playing a key role in making the event a success — and as part of their package, they received an exclusive feature on our news page. In an increasingly complex and fast-paced world, the need for deeper human understanding—of ourselves, our relationships, and our organisations—has never been greater. Transactional Analysis (TA) continues to offer a powerful, accessible framework for meeting that need. Here in Scotland, Physis S

By John Paradise, Certified Transactional Analyst (P), PTSTA(P), UKCP Reg. Psychotherapist - on behalf of the PAConline team Setting the scene PAConline is an online directory of qualified psychotherapists and counsellors, built by practitioners for practitioners. I’m John Paradise, UKCP-registered, PTSTA(P), and one of the practitioners behind the platform. Day-to-day I work clinically in Exeter and teach at the Wyvern RTE; PAConline is what occupies the rest of my attent

SPTI were a sponsor of our recent conference and played an important role in supporting the event. Their sponsorship package also included an exclusive feature on our news page. 2024 saw the launch of new Diploma and MSc Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy programmes at the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in Nottingham UK. Programme Leader Deborah Blagden and Graduate Officer Collette Colver tell us more. C: How did the development of the course come about? D: As a

By Susan Arslan, UKATA National Conference Organiser A conference gives us space to grow - learning new ideas, stretching perspectives and exchanging knowledge. It’s also a chance to reconnect, meet new people, and take time for reflection alongside the simple pleasures of good conversation, food, music, and rest. National Conference 2026 in Nottingham embodied all of this and more. Held over the weekend of 24–26 April, the conference welcomed close to 280 delegates from acr

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the UKATA AGM on Friday 24 April at Eastwood Hall. It was a well-attended and engaged session, combining the formal business of the AGM with thoughtful discussion about UKATA’s direction and the wider professional landscape. Members approved key items including the 2025 financial statements, the reappointment of auditors, and trustee elections. Alongside this, we shared updates on organisational progress and priorities, and heard from

A fascinating conversation for anyone interested in the evolution of Transactional Analysis. 🎙️ The latest episode of the Transactional Analysis Podcast brings together Keith Tudor and Graeme Summers, co-developers of Co-Creative Transactional Analysis and recipients of the 2020 Eric Berne Memorial Award. In conversation with hosts John Fleming and Matt Taylor, they reflect on the development of Co-Creative TA and its influence across psychotherapy, education, coaching and o

Hello UKATA members, We’d like to remind you about our volunteer opportunities and let you know that the deadline for expressions of interest for new TASC volunteers has been extended to 31 May 2026, giving more members time to consider getting involved. UKATA’s work is made possible by members who offer their time, insight and care in service of the wider TA community. We are currently inviting expressions of interest for the following committees: Training and Accreditations