- In-person Event
Beyond Adaptations: Applying Neurodiversity-Affirming approaches in the context of Autistic experiences of OCD
9th Oct, 2026 • 09:30 – 16:30
Price:
Member Registration: £75.00 GBP
Non Member Registration: £95.00 GBP
Presented by Icarus Williams
About the event
This in-person workshop has been organised by the North East & Cumbria Branch. Please note: this event is in-person attendance only, there isn’t the option to view online or watch a recording afterwards.
A certificate of attendance will be issued for 6 hours CPD. All hours can be counted as skills development.
Please read the Events Cancellation Policy before booking your place.
Registration closes – Tuesday 29 September. Places are limited though, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Synopsis
Therapists often report low confidence when working with Autistic people and working with OCD, however Autistic people are disproportionately more likely to experience OCD than non-Autistic people.
Using the Neurodiversity-Affirming perspective as a foundation, this event will focus on the integration of the latest research into underlying therapeutic processes from across the Cognitive Behavioural Family of Psychotherapies. This will enable clinicians to improve their clinical and cultural competence working with Autistic experiences of OCD.
The event will be delivered using a combination of taught theory and experiential learning, and it is aimed at CBT Therapists with a foundational to advanced knowledge of OCD.
Learning Outcomes
– A refreshed understanding of Autism and OCD
– An introduction to recent research into Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy and the role of interoception and variant connective tissue in Autistic experiences
– The development of clinical skills based in applicable and identifiable therapeutic processes
About the speaker
Icarus Williams is the Co-Chair of the BABCP Neurodiversity Special Interest Group. He is neurodivergent himself and has spoken on the topic of Neurodiversity-Affirming approaches within the Cognitive Behavioural Family of Psychotherapies at both the British and European CBT conferences this year. He currently works at NHS Talking Therapies Bury, in Pennine NHS Foundation Trust.
BABCPS Conference – great CPD and CBT opportunity
About the event
This event has been organised by the Liverpool Branch. It is in-person attendance only – the event won’t be recorded.
Venue – The Women’s Organisation, 54 St. James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB – Venue website
Times: 6.00pm – 8.00pm, with registration from 5.30pm
A certificate of attendance will be issued for 2 hours. Refreshments are included.
Registration closes – Midday on Friday 10th January. Places are limited though, so book early to avoid disappointment!
Synopsis
CBT is capable of producing good outcomes in the treatment of OCD, particularly when Exposure with Response Prevention (ERP) is an integral component of the intervention. Research by Monnica T. Williams (2012) and B.J. Deacon et al (2013) indicates that CBT with ERP has poorer outcomes in treating OCD when sexual obsessions are present.
This presentation will explore some issues and challenges facing CBT therapists treating such clients.
An outline of the basic model of CBT for OCD will be presented with particular reference to these challenges. It may be that client and therapist reluctance to expose fully to the taboo nature is at play in producing poorer outcomes for these problems.
Attendees will take away, a broader knowledge and confidence base to enhance clinical skills in treating existing and new clients. This event is suitable for all CBT Practitioners and Wellbeing Practitioners.
Learning Outcomes:
1) An improved understanding of the basic CBT model of OCD
2) Insight into the particular challenges for CBT therapists working with clients who present with sexual obsessions in OCD
3) The opportunity to learn from role play of ERP in OCD
4) Some possible responses to the challenges in this field
About the presenter(s)
Keith Fearns is a CBT therapist working in private practice. He began working as a mental health social worker in 1971 and was accredited by BABCP in 1994. In that year he worked as a member of the research team which developed the first protocol for Mindfulness Based CBT for Depression.
Keith has specialised in CBT for OCD since 1996. Keith has written a CBT self-help manual for OCD and a novel about OCD called ‘The Woman who Killed her Father Every Day’.
Here you will find information about the conference.
| Member rate* | Emerging Countries** | Students and BABCP Discounted rate members*** | Non Members | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Bird – until 30th June | £365 | £220 | £220 | £465 |
| Standard – until 29th August | £425 | £270 | £270 | £525 |
| Onsite & after 30th August | £485 | £320 | £320 | £585 |
Thursday 8.30 am to Saturday 4.30 pm. Regstration fee includes refreshments and lunch each day
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BABCPS Conference – great CPD and CBT opportunity
Cancellation
By registering on this BABCP event you accept the following terms and conditions:
All cancellation requests must be made in writing by emailing – events@babcp.com
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An event booking cancelled up to 5 days prior to the scheduled event will receive a full refund.
No refunds will be granted if a cancellation is made fewer than 5 days prior to the scheduled event, or for failure to attend.
BABCP cancels events only when necessary, but reserves the right to do so, as well as to reschedule events and substitute presenters. If an event is cancelled you will be given a full refund of registration fees paid.
Cancellation
All cancellation requests must be made in writing by emailing events@babcp.com
An event booking cancelled up to 14 days prior to the scheduled event will receive a full refund.
An event booking cancelled between 14 and 7 days prior to the scheduled event will receive a 50% refund.
No refunds will be granted if a cancellation is made fewer than 7 days prior to the scheduled event, or for failure to attend.
BABCP cancels events only when necessary, but reserves the right to do so, as well as to reschedule events and substitute presenters. If an event is cancelled by BABCP you will be given a full refund of registration fees paid.
BABCP expressly excludes any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages arising as a result of an event cancellation and will not be responsible for any associated costs incurred i.e. travel or accommodation
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