Call for Speakers
PCHEI
Annual Conference 2026
May 25–27, 2026
Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone
Theme:
Beyond Talk: Creative Approaches to Counselling and Psychological Support for University Students
Only This Much Time Left to Apply as a Speaker!
We’re Inviting Proposals for the 2026 PCHEI Annual Conference
Theme: Beyond Talk: Creative Approaches to Counselling and Psychological Support for University Students
The Psychological Counsellors in Higher Education Ireland (PCHEI) is delighted to invite proposals for presentations at our Annual Conference 2026, taking place from May 25th to 27th at the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone Ireland.
This year, we are particularly seeking speakers with relevant expertise, innovative practices, or research insights related to Creative Approaches to Third-Level Student Counselling
Topics of Interest
We welcome proposals from practitioners, researchers, educators, and collaborators whose work engages with counselling and mental health in higher education. Suggested topics include (but are not limited to):
01 Prepare Your Abstract
Craft a concise proposal (max 300 words) that outlines your session idea, key themes, and relevance to student counselling in higher education
02 Choose Your Format
Choose your preferred format: a 60–90 min Workshop or Poster Presentation. Specify your format and submit your proposal.
03 Submit by Deadline
Submit the completed abstract and presenter details by 10 October 2025. Submissions will be reviewed by the PCHEI Conference Committee.
Take a Look at Last Year’s Conference
PCHEI Conference 2025
Our 2025 conference, Expanding the Toolkit – Innovations in Student Counselling, brought together practitioners and thought leaders from across Ireland and beyond. Across three days, we explored trauma-informed approaches, student anxiety, and new strategies in short-term counselling.
Presenters included Tony Buckley (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy), Bronagh Starrs (Adolescent Anxiety & ASD), and Dr. Paula Hall (Compulsive Sexual Behaviour).
It was a vibrant, engaging, and practical event — and 2026 promises to build on that creative energy.
Submit Your Proposal
Fill out the form below to propose your presentation for the 2026 PCHEI Annual Conference.
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