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Representation Matters
 Network Award for InnovationThe Gypsy, Roma and Traveller+ Therapists Network has been recognised in the BACP Members’ Awards, with founder Rebecca Wilde named Winner of the Innovation Award 2026. The Innovation Award acknowledges creative, original and impactful approaches to practice and research. It is awarded to an individual whose work brings meaningful change to the counselling and psychotherapy profession. Being recognised inspires our work driving mental‑health justice and equitable support for all. |  BPS Article: Education, Race, ethnicity and cultureNiamh Kimpton, MSc in Developmental Psychology, reflects on her work as a Children’s Emotional and Behavioural Psychologist within the Department for Education’s SAFE Taskforce. Speaking about her experiences supporting Roma students, she shares: “There isn’t a single day that passes where I’m not profoundly grateful for this community for their culture, their message, and their story. Working alongside them has transformed the depth and direction of my practice.” |  Queer Traveller+ Mental Health Intersection'The Reality of Living Within the Intersection' explores the layered experiences of LGBTQIA+ Travellers+, centring a Venn diagram of mental health statistics from both Gypsy, Roma and Traveller+ communities and LGBTQIA+ communities. Childhood photographs and cultural symbolism soften the starkness of data, transforming statistics into lived storytelling. Exhibited at The White House, Dagenham (2025) by Rebecca Wilde, member of artist collective Zhuzh the Yog. |
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 We're Now on LinkedInFind & Follow us on LinkedIn: The Gypsy Roma Traveller+ Therapists Network. |  BACP Members InviteBACP members are invited to join the conversation on Gypsy, Roma and Traveller mental health via the Communities of Practice Members Forum. |  podcast_editedAugust 2025: BACP Insights Podcast available to BACP members in the Learning Centre. |
 BACP Article, Rebecca Wilde2025 BACP Article: Exploring why representation matters - amplifying Gypsy, Roma, and traveller voices in mental health. |  Delaine Le Bas, 'A Stranger in Silver Walking on Air'. Image by Alexander Christie. Courtesy: CreateSummer 2025 'Zhuzh the Yog' a queer Traveller+ artist collective joined Delaine Le Bas’s London show, exploring ritual, resistance and creative survival. |  University Funding NewsNew funding opportunities for Gypsy, Roma and Traveller+ PhD students in the UK are spotlighted in Travellers’ Times, a key move toward academic inclusion. Explore universities offering grants, bursaries and tailored support. |
 BACP International Research Conference 2025: Impact through collaborationMay 2025: Network founder Rebecca Wilde presented at the 31st BACP International Research Conference in Manchester, sharing anthropological research on LGBTQ+ experiences in Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities to advance inclusive counselling. Full Abstract available on page 54. |  Mental Health Research 2025A new systematic review published in BMC Psychiatry (2025) sheds light on the stark mental health disparities faced by Roma and Irish Traveller communities across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. |  NHS Race and Health Observatory Report "Inequalities in Mental Health Care for Gypsy, Roma, and TravThe September 2023 report by the NHS Race and Health Observatory highlights the persistent mental health disparities faced by Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities. Despite numerous reports over the years, significant inequalities remain in mental health outcomes for these groups. |
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