Division of Counselling Psychology appoints new Chair
The Division of Counselling Psychology is delighted to announce that last month, members elected Dr Brian Murray as the new Division Chair
11 November 2024
Dr Murray will serve as Chair for up to three years and will lead committee activities and act as the 'voice' of the network. In addition to his new Chair role, Dr Murray is a Consultant Counselling Psychologist in a CAMHS service on the Isle of Man and is part of the Interpersonal Therapy (IPT-A) training team for the PG Diploma in Child and Young Person IAPT Therapy, based at Anna Freud in London.
In his application for the Chair position, he explained that he was keen to help the network understand its strengths, challenges and future, and aimed to encourage participation and involvement from members.
In his message to the network, Dr Brian Murray, said:
"I am grateful for your participation in the recent Chair election. Your voice is crucial in shaping the direction of our profession and in choosing the right representative. I encourage you to keep providing feedback on the issues that are most important to you in the field of Counselling Psychology. Your ongoing input is vital for our collective growth and success.
"We can grow as a profession in several ways, from improving access to training through mentorship and CPD to nurturing whatever path you choose after qualifying. With your input, I will work with the executive committee to maintain what we have achieved and continue to flourish. "
In her message to the network, the outgoing Chair, Dr Sue Whitcombe, said:
"As I step away from the Chair role, I would like to thank both Professor Ho Chung Law and Dr Brian Murray for putting themselves forward for election to Chair of the Division. This was the first election in my recollection and an important opportunity for members to consider who might be best placed to lead the Division and represent them.
"It was a close result, and I am looking forward to supporting Brian over the next couple of years as an appointed committee member. I would also like to thank the committee and our members for the encouragement and support they offered me during my tenure as Chair."