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Cup of TEA Seminars
A monthly seminar series for therapy students and practitioners.
Real talk about theory, ethics, and the messy art of application.
TEA Information
Overview
As therapy students, at conferences or in CPD courses, we’re often handed powerful ideas but not always the space to explore how they land in the room. Theory without reflection can get lost in the gap between learning and application.
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Cup of TEA was created to change that. Each monthly online seminar takes one idea – from theory, integrative practice, or clinical experience – and explores:
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What does this mean for my client work?
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How do I integrate this learning in my professional life?
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What ethical questions does it raise?
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How do others grapple with this issue and would this relate to my work?
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The goal? Warm, thoughtful sessions where you don’t have to “know” and can ask any questions about the topic. Just bring your curiosity.
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The seminars are facilitated by Andy Williams and other colleagues on 10 Wednesdays during the academic year.
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An interactive evening series for you, as therapists, who want to:
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Refresh your theoretical understanding
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Ask questions about anything
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Navigate ethics in a real-world way
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Connect with others and explore applying theory to work with clients
Dates for 2025/26 are as follows:
17 September 2025
22 October 2025
19 November 2025
17 December 2025
21 January 2026
18 February 2026
18 March 2026
20 May 2026
17 June 2026
Dates
All welcome
Seminars have an emphasis on transactional analysis but will also cover other modalities including psychodynamic and CBT. All practitioners are welcome -
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Each seminar will begin with a theory slot - then leading into discussions and exploration of ethics and application. We welcome questions and sharing experiences.
Ethics and Confidentiality
We ask that all members adhere to the ethical code of UKATA (Transactional Analysis) or your professional organisation and uphold principles of Commitment, Respect, Responsibility, Empowerment, and Protection.
We commit to maintaining confidentiality to create a safe space
Other Information
Seminars cost £12 each. Book your place using the ticket links below or subscribe to our mailing list for regular updates. Seminars take place online (via Zoom) on Wednesday evenings 6 - 8pm UK time:​​​​
Attraction or Erotic Transference? 17 Sept 2025
Feelings of affection within the therapy room, either from the client’s side or the therapist’s side can be more common that you'd think. How do we distinguish what is and what isn't erotic transference? How do we deal with it as therapists? How do we respond ethically to erotic transference in the therapy room?
CBTA: the Cognitive Nature of TA 22 October 2025
Transactional Analysis is often celebrated for its relational and developmental depth — but at its core, it’s also a powerful cognitive model. In this seminar, we’ll zoom in on the thinking structures that underpin TA theory and explore how this cognitive lens can sharpen our practice. Whether you’re new to TA or have been swimming in ego states for a while, this session invites you to consider: What makes TA a cognitive model — and why that matters How clients’ internal scripts shape their beliefs, behaviours, and sense of self How we can work with these structures without becoming mechanistic or overly directive
Pathology or Physis? 19 November 2025
Life Script 17 December 2025
Finding Your Feet - developing your therapeutic philosophy 21 January 2026
Ego State Theory - history and application
22 October 2025
Ecological and Systemic TA Thinking
18 February 2026
Tbc 18 March 2026
Tbc 20 May 2026
Tbc 17 June 2026
About the trainer
Andy Williams, TSTA(P), is passionate as a trainer and supervisor of Transactional Analysis. He has years of experience in developing others’ training and supervision practices. Andy facilitates professional excellence workshops, has staffed TEW workshops, and is a highly experienced TA examiner at all levels, as well as an exam process facilitator. He looks forward to supporting your next developmental step.​
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