About Us

The Chiltern and Thames workshop group started in 1999 when a group of counselling trainees wanted to invite a facilitator to offer a workshop locally just for themselves and their colleagues. Maureen Schiller (one of their tutors) volunteered to co-ordinate the organisation of the workshop. It was so successful that they decided to book a few more workshops. Kaye McDowell offered to take care of the finances involved, a bank account was opened and Chiltern and Thames BAPCA (CTBAPCA) was formed.   

As counsellors and students in counselling training experienced and enjoyed the workshops offered, the group gradually grew in numbers. Today we have more than 350 members in our group who practise or have an interest in the Person Centred Approach. As the group has grown in members so in turn has the group committee needed to grow, still fortunately having the founder of the group as Patron to offer ongoing support when needed. The committee now consists of a Coordinator, a Treasurer and Bookings Coordinator, a PR and Refreshments Coordinator and a Chairperson.

From time to time vacancies on the CTBAPCA Committee will be published on the website and via email bulletins.