Beyond the Screen: Transformational Therapy in a Digital Age
ACTO's 2025 Conference brings together forward-thinking clinicians to explore what it truly means to be a digital practitioner.
Date and time
Location
Online
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Agenda
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Opening welcome from ACTO Patron and Interim Chair
Anne Stokes and Lesley Simpson-Gray
10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Focus on AI and Ethical Tools
Kenneth Kelly
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Data Protection and Cyber Governance
Cath Knibbs
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Spotlight on Augmented Reality
Ange McMillan
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Online Inclusion and Identity
Hamilton Sargent
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Working across borders -navigating the world of global practice
Kenneth Kelly and speaker tbc
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Digital Practice Demonstrations - Virtual Playrooms and Standalone Tools
PlaySpace Health and Simply Sandplay
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Digital Practice Demonstrations - Deep Dive into Practice Management
WriteUpp
3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
Training today's Digital Practitioners - Online counselling and email therapy
Email Academy
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
AI for Ethical Note-Taking
Jung Sidekick and Kenneth Kelly
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Panel Discussion - Bring your questions - explore with the experts
Lesley Simpson-Gray
5:30 PM - 5:50 PM
Closing remarks from Anne Stokes and Lesley Simpson-Gray
Anne Stokes and Lesley Simpson-Gray
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Highlights
- 7 hours
- Online
Refund Policy
About this event
Welcome to Beyond the Screen: Transformational Therapy in a Digital Age! Join us for ACTO's 2025 Conference - an engaging online event where we will explore what it means to be a digital practitioner today. This one-day online event will equip mental health professionals with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to navigate the evolving landscape of digital therapy—from AI ethics to immersive technologies, from cyber governance to inclusive practice. Our expert speakers will share insights and strategies for navigating therapy in a digital age. Don't miss this opportunity to delve into the future of therapy from the comfort of your own screen!
Frequently asked questions
Can’t attend live? No problem. Choose our “Recording Access Only” ticket to receive the full replay of all sessions (available for 30 days) a CPD certificate, and access to the digital pack. Ideal if you have prior commitments but don’t want to miss out on the insights.
All attendees will receive a 7-hour CPD certificate following the event. Certificates will be issued by ACTO via email within one week of the conference. If you’ve purchased a Recording Only ticket, you’ll still receive a certificate once you’ve accessed the recordings and confirmed your attendance
The ACTO Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place at 10:00am as a separate members-only event. If you are an ACTO member and wish to attend the AGM, you will need a separate access code and registration link. This conference ticket does not include access to the AGM.
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