Research poster at the UKCP conference on Psychotherapy in a Changing World

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Written By Ellie Finch

Had an amazing time at the UKCP conference, Psychotherapy in a Changing World!

Our research poster, ‘Crafting New Therapeutic Spaces: Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool to Create Accessible and Engaging Services’, sparked some fantastic conversations. It was wonderful connecting with so many lovely people.

The event featured Mick Cooper, Tree Staunton, Graham Music, Alison O'Connor, Divine Charura , Julie Stone, and Aaron Balick. I left feeling truly nourished - both intellectually and emotionally (and the food was amazing too!).

A huge thank you to my supervisor Mark Rivett, to KEMP Hospice, Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre, Listening Ear, and Children Heard and Seen, Minecraft Education, and to everyone at UKCP who organised this lovely event

The latest edition of the UKCP’s New Psychotherapist features my article, ‘Game Changer’ which you can read here: https://www.psychotherapy.org.uk/media/dz3fbkfv/87_new-psychotherapist-autumn-2024_web.pdf

If you missed the conference, here's a readable copy of the research poster:

Ellie Finch

Ellie Finch, MA MBACP (Accred), is a clinical supervisor, counsellor, and social worker specialising in support for neurodivergent clients and families of children with additional needs or complex conditions.

Her work is rooted in a neurodiversity-affirming approach, which values neurodivergence as a natural variation in human experience and focuses on building supportive, respectful environments rather than 'fixing' difference.

Ellie is known for her innovative use of creative digital tools and videogames like Minecraft in therapy to create accessible, engaging support. She is founder of PlayMode Academy, a non-profit social venture that trains professionals in the therapeutic use of creative digital tools.

PlayMode Academy is part of Ellie Finch Counselling, Consultancy and Training Ltd, a non-profit company limited by guarantee (a structure often used by social ventures in the UK).

Ellie is also part of the University of Cambridge research team behind Bridging the ChASM: Creating Accessible Services using Minecraft - a project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) that explores the therapeutic potential of videogames and how they can be used to create more inclusive mental health support.

NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT SERVICE. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT

https://www.playmodeacademy.org
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