What's included

We're looking forward to welcoming practitioners working with children, young people and families (CYP&F) in any setting and at any stage of your counselling journey.

This conference brings together leading voices in child and adolescent mental health to explore the complex social influences shaping the lives of young people today. From the rise of controversial online figures like Andrew Tate to the impact of political rhetoric and algorithm-driven content, practitioners are increasingly called to navigate digital landscapes and cultural tensions in their work. Through keynote presentations, panel discussions, and practical workshops, delegates will gain insight into how these forces affect identity, wellbeing, and relationships and how to respond with compassion, clarity, and clinical rigour. The event will foreground trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and systemic approaches to working with children, young people, and families across settings.

The aims of the conference are to examine:听

  • the psychological impact of social media platforms, algorithms, and influencer culture
  • the rise of polarising figures (e.g. Andrew Tate) and their influence on gender identity, masculinity, and peer dynamics
  • how political discourse and societal narratives affect young people's sense of belonging, safety, and agency
  • strategies for CYPF practitioners to engage critically, compassionately, and therapeutically with these influences in practice

The learning outcomes of the conference are to leave with:

  • a more comprehensive understanding of how online and cultural ecosystems influence young people鈥檚 mental health, identity, and relationships
  • tools to support young people navigating harmful or polarising content online
  • insight into how political and societal narratives intersect with trauma, neurodivergence, and marginalisation
  • confidence in applying systemic, relational, and culturally responsive approaches in therapeutic work
  • awareness of safeguarding considerations and ethical dilemmas in digital engagement

Programme

A programme will be added at a later date.

Key information

What's included

  • five hours of CPD presentations
  • dedicated live Q&A sessions after each presentation with our hosts discussing key themes with presenters
  • selected presentation slides
  • networking opportunities

Dates and location

Join us on Saturday 7 March 2026听from 9.30am until 4.30pm in London at Convene 133 Houndsditch, London, EC3A 7DB

On demand

If you鈥檙e unable to attend on the day, all bookings include access to the on-demand service, where you can catch up on the recordings from the conference as many times as you like from Friday 13 March 2026 until Friday 12 June 2026. A link will be circulated after the event.

Booking

Log in to book your place online. After booking, you'll receive information via email one week prior to the event.

Event sponsorship

For more information on sponsoring this event and other opportunities, please visit our听website.

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