The ADPCA annual conference brings together counsellors, teachers, advisers, business people, social workers - all those who are interested in the philosophy and practice of the Person-Centred Approach. For the first time, the conference is being held outside the USA and we hope that new participants, particularly from European countries, will be encouraged to join us.

In addition to the following three ‘strands’ running through the conference there will be opportunities for community meetings, small/large groups and spontaneous process led meetings:

1. Presentations led by people who have theoretical and practice developments to disseminate. These presentations may include experiential work, discussion etc.

2. Development Workshops led by people who wish to explore a particular idea or theme with other participants. Workshop leaders are likely to have some interesting thoughts or ideas to offer as a starting point for discussion.

3. Counselling Practice Demonstrations. Each demonstration will be of a ‘live’ or video taped counselling (therapy) session of approximately half an hour. Participants will then be able to discuss the style of the counsellor and relate the work to Person-Centred (Client-Centred) Theory.

GMB College is a beautiful nineteenth-century listed building with Gothic arches and high beamed ceilings. It is situated in its own grounds, 25 minutes from Manchester Airport and 10 minutes from the City Centre.

Bedrooms at the College all have private shower and toilet, colour TV and tea/coffee-making facilities. The working rooms are airy, spacious and well equipped and there is a bar with adjoining games room.

Manchester itself is a good base for exploring the UK, if participants wish to combine the conference with a holiday. The Peak District lies to the south, the Lake District to the north, the Yorkshire Dales to the east and Wales to the west. London and Scotland are 2¹/₂ hours away by train and less than an hour by plane.