News and Announcements
BAATN Operations Manager Job Post
Hours of work: 21 h a week, over 3 days a week – 7h per day, two of which will be fixed between Monday and Friday. Occasional weekends.
Type of Contract: Temporary, 2 years contract. Hybrid working with some office work from the East London Area.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us and help lay the foundations of BAATN for many years to come.
Introductory Certificate in Counselling Skills: Decolonising Therapeutic Practice
An in-person counselling skills certificate course open to everyone from all backgrounds. Five in-person teaching days, supported by three online self-reflection groups.
BAATN In-person Weekend Conference 2026
Bookings now open!
A Black Empathic Approach to Psychotherapy – Book Launch
If you missed the live book launch event, you can watch the recording.
Watch keynote talks from our last conference
If you missed the BAATN conference in April or attended and want to rewatch the amazing lineup of inspiring keynote...
BAATN Online conference 2025 – 11th Oct
This conference will explore the challenge of our age — fostering belonging without the creation of an “other”.
Registration Now Open
Decolonising Therapeutic Practice Counselling Skills Certificate – Applications open – starting 9th Sept
“This introductory course was a massive inspiration—thank you.
I feel braver and bolder— like I can make a difference in the world. I have also found a fantastic community of peers who believe in decolonisation”
Remembering Arike
It’s been four years since our dear beloved Arike’s death. His partner, Leah Thorn, has shared with us a video of edited clips from the celebration event two years ago, which included the ‘unveiling’ of the bench honouring Arike’s memory.
Karen Minikin, Dr Kam Dhillon and Salma Darling keynote talks from BAATN’s April 24 conference
Karen Minikin reminds us of the fundamental dynamics of alienation.
Dr Kam Dhillon explores the nature and entwined causes of shame (colonial-historical, current society, family) and considers its consequences.
The sad passing of Phil Cox
Phil was eager and passionate to share his knowledge and expertise with the BAATN Complaints Group for the last two years. The Complaints Group was set up to support therapists and students of colour going through or considering a complaint. His contribution to the group’s work and knowledge has been invaluable, and his legacy will continue to have a huge impact into the future – View post to add a personal tribute and commemorative message.