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Date
23 - 25 October 2025
Location
Doubletree by Hilton Perth Waterfront1 Barrack Square, Perth WA 6000
Organised by
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In-personThe 2025 Faculty of Psychotherapy Conference will explore the theme ‘Weaving the therapeutic fabric: integration of psychodynamic psychotherapy with contemporary therapeutic approaches for treatment of trauma.
Recognizing the contribution of underlying trauma is often essential in our approach to treatment of psychiatric distress. Creation of safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship is central and is the core of psychodynamic psychotherapy approaches. The weaving metaphor highlights the uniqueness of the therapeutic process for each individual. In this conference, we will explore the ways contemporary therapeutic approaches for trauma can be woven in to the fabric of therapy to enhance the healing process.
Dr Tanya Devadason
Conference Convenor
Keynote Speaker
Associate Professor Loyola McLean
Program
The conference will commence with an optional half-day workshop on Thursday 23 October. The main conference program will then run on Friday 24 - Saturday 25 October 2025.
The welcome reception will be held on Thursday evening and a conference dinner on the Friday.
Registration
Early bird pricing ends on 15 August 2025.
Full conference registration
| Registration category | Early bird pricing | Standard pricing |
| RANZCP Fellow/Affiliate | $815.00 | $915.00 |
| Non-RANZCP Psychiatrist and other medical professionals | $875.00 | $975.00 |
| RANZCP CPD Participant | $775.00 | $885.00 |
| RANZCP Trainee/nurse/allied health / Retired Fellow | $450.00 | $550.00 |
| University student (medicine/psychology) | $400.00 | $500.00 |
Conference registration includes:
- Access to all conference sessions on Friday 24 - Saturday 25 October 2025
- Refreshments and lunch on all conference days
- One (1) ticket to the welcome reception on Thursday 23 October, drinks and canapés will be served.
Note: Additional guest tickets for the welcome reception on Thursday can be purchased as part of the registration process at a cost of $70 per person.
Conference add-ons
| Ticket item | Price |
| Conference dinner ticket | $170.00 |
| Guest welcome reception ticket | $70.00 |
Pre-conference workshops
| Registration category | Price |
| RANZCP Fellow/Affiliate | $160.00 |
| RANZCP Trainees | $100.00 |
Two half-day workshops will run on Thursday 23 October from 1pm – 5pm.
- Psychotherapy written case for supervisors
- Psychotherapy written case for trainees
Abstract submission
Abstracts are now invited. If you wish to submit an abstract for consideration by the Organising Committee, you must also intend to register for the conference. Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure your abstract is submitted correctly.
The deadline for abstract submission is Friday 30 May 2025
Abstract submission key dates
Abstract submission opens: Thursday 20 March 2025
Abstract submission closes: Friday 30 May 2025
Notification to authors: Friday 20 June 2025
Author acceptance due: Friday 11 July 2025
Presentation type
When submitting an abstract, please indicate whether you wish for it to be considered for an oral or poster presentation. An oral presentation should include time for questions and may highlight research findings, clinical case experience, or another topic of interest to the conference theme.
How to submit your abstract
Abstract submission is a two-step process:
Step 1
Download the Abstract template , save it to your desktop and complete it.
Step 2
Create an account via the abstract submission portal and upload your abstract.
Please note:
- All abstracts must be prepared according to the guidelines provided. Incomplete or incorrect submissions will be returned to the author and must be re-submitted immediately in the correct format to be considered for inclusion in the program.
- Abstract submission will close at 11.59 pm AEDT on Friday 20 May 2025.
Submit an abstract
Abstract speaker registration
The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the conference. Similarly, no presenter fee is paid to successful participants.
All presenters must register for the conference in order for the presentation to be included in the program.
Contact
For any enquiries regarding abstract submission please contact the events@ranzcp.org
Destination supporter
We are excited to announce our destination supporter
Support and exhibition
The Organising Committee is pleased to offer various support and exhibition packages that will maximise your company's visibility at the conference. To discuss support opportunities please email events@ranzcp.org.
Terms & conditions
Cancellation policy
Delegate cancellation - change of mind
All requests for cancellation must be made in writing and sent to events@ranzcp.org.
Cancellations received before Sunday 21 September 2025 will incur a $75.00 administration fee. No refunds will be issued after this date. However, an alternative delegate name may be submitted. All cancellations and substitutions must be made in writing to events@ranzcp.org.
Delegate cancellation - medical
The health and safety of conference attendees is our highest priority. The RANZCP is mindful of the health risks posed by COVID-19, and the importance of following official medical advice with respect to social distancing, practicing good hygiene and staying at home when unwell. The RANZCP requests that any delegate who is feeling unwell or has cold or flu-like symptoms, or who may have been in contact with someone with COVID-19, not attend the conference.
If, on medical grounds, you are unable to attend the conference, you must cancel your attendance in writing by email to events@ranzcp.org. A full refund will be provided; however, you may be asked to provide additional details.
Conference cancellation
If we are required to make any changes or cancellations to our conference due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to Acts of God, terrorism, war, strikes or industrial action, fire, explosion, inevitable accident, breakdown of property, changes in law, or pandemics or global health crises, delegates will be notified by email and will be provided a full refund of their registration fee.
Health and safety
All participants at the conference will be required to comply with the Health and Safety Guidelines and protocols in place with the venue/s and the conference which will be aligned and compliant with all relevant Commonwealth and state government health advice at that time. By registering for this event, the RANZCP reserves the right to provide your contact details to authorities for the purposes of contact tracing and any other relevant government requirements. Details of any relevant protocols and requirements will be communicated to delegates who will be bound by these requirements.
Insurance
Conference participants are strongly advised to secure appropriate travel and health insurance. The RANZCP and the conference Organising Committee accept no responsibility for any loss in this regard.
Privacy policy
The RANZCP will only collect personal information from individuals when it is reasonably necessary for the activities of the RANZCP, and all such collection will be subject to the RANZCP Privacy Policy and any other notifications.
