One-Day SETAC Conference
A one-day conference designed for TA students, trainees and early-career practitioners
A day of learning, connection and vocational development
South East Transactional Analysis Conference (SETAC)
SETAC is a new one-day conference bringing together the transactional analysis community across the South East and beyond.
Taking place on 7 November 2026 at the University of Brighton, the conference offers a thoughtfully curated programme for those in training as well as more established practitioners.
The day brings together a range of perspectives and areas of practice, with sessions shaped around the realities of therapeutic work and ongoing professional development.
SETAC is intended as a place to think together, to meet others in the field, and to support continued learning over time.
Who is this event for?
- TA students and trainees
- Practitioners preparing for CTA examinations
- Early-career practitioners
- Those developing or returning to practice
Meet Our Speakers

Amanda Bradley
CTA (Psychotherapy)

Cazzy Stilwell
Dip. Couns, Dip. Psychosexual Health, Dip. Sup, MBACP (Accred.), CTA(P), TSTA(P), UKCP Regd Psychotherapist

Dr Helena Hargaden
DPsych, MSc, TSTA (Psychotherapy)

Holly Simmonds
UKCP Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, UKATA Advanced Practitioner, NCPS Senior Accredited Registrant

Dr Hulya Hooker
PhD

Julie Shepherd
Neuroinclusive Practice

Mandy Atkinson
TSTA, CTA (Psychotherapy), MA, Cert. Ed., CeLTT, Dip Sup., Dip Couns., R.G.N, UKCP Reg Psychotherapist

Nancy Dalton
CTA (Psychotherapy)

Patrick Brook
BA (Hons), DELTA, MA, Dip.Couns, Dip Sup, CTA(P), TSTA (P) UKCP Reg Psychotherapist

Peter Golder
CTA (Psychotherapy)

Rachel Cook
TSTA, CTA (Psychotherapy), MSc, MA, PGCE

Emma Castledine
Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapist, EMDR Practitioner, Clinical Supervisor
Attendance Package
Your conference registration includes:
A full day of professional development at the University of Brighton, with access to an opening plenary, your choice of workshops across two elective sessions, and a closing panel discussion. Registration also includes tea, coffee, and pastries on arrival, refreshments during the morning and afternoon breaks, and lunch.
A limited number of Student rate and Early Bird student tickets have been kindly made available by our sponsors.
Please book early
Sponsors
Thanks to our sponsors for their contribution to making this event possible
Where It’s At
Elm House, University of Brighton (Moulscoomb Campus)
Lewes Rd
Brighton and Hove
BN2 4GJ
