UKASFP Annual Conference 2026

Hope In Uncertain Times
Friday 10 & Saturday 11 July 2026, 9am – 5pm
Greyfriars Church & Centre, Reading
5 minutes walk from Reading Station
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The Conference

An Open & Friendly Gathering of SF Practitioners

Our annual national gathering is an opportunity for continuing conversations and explorations of all aspects and applications of Solution Focused Practice — including therapy, coaching, education, consultancy, training, teamwork, and personal and professional development.

First-time participants are welcomed into the Conference community, with the chance to meet long-standing and experienced SF practitioners including some of the leading innovators, developers, trainers, and authors in the UK.

Hope as Practice

Exploring SF approaches that build resilience, resource, and possibility in challenging times.

All Levels Welcome

From first-time attendees to experienced practitioners — everyone contributes and belongs here.

Submit a Session Proposal

You can be in the programme! Submissions welcome from any delegate. Deadline: 14 April 2026 — late submissions welcome.

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"Many participants attend year after year — a warm, intellectually vibrant community united by the conviction that solutions, not problems, are where the future lives."
— UKASFP Conference Community
25+Sessions confirmed
2Full conference days
2004–2026Annual SF Conference
UKNational gathering

Speakers

25 Confirmed Sessions

A growing programme of presentations and workshops. More being added all the time — submit yours — late submissions welcome.

Andrew Gibson

What is Solution Focused Practice?

An accessible foundation for newcomers and a grounding touchstone for experienced practitioners.

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Ayse Adil

I Didn't Even Like Solution Focus at First!

An honest, personal account of discovering and embracing SF practice over time.

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Janine Waldman & Paul Z Jackson

From Coping to Hoping

A conversational tool for finding resources and identifying meaningful next steps forward.

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Kaya Adil

Solution Focused Practice in Policing

De-escalation, mental health support, and human connection through an SF lens.

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Dr A. Biba Georgieva

The Subtle Art of Shifting Focus

Creating early experiences of empowerment in group work settings.

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Nick Perry

SF Practice for Approved Mental Health Professionals

Skills for promoting autonomy and choice in statutory mental health settings.

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Chris Ward

The Solution Focused Streamer

Exploring SF principles through digital content creation and livestreaming.

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Diana Conroy

When the Ground Is Shifting

Solution Focused Practice in downsizing across a global humanitarian organisation.

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Melanie Cook

Introduction to Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy

An accessible introduction to integrating hypnotherapy within a solution-focused framework.

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Schedule

At the Conference

Two full days of keynotes, workshops, and conversations. Full schedule confirmed as submissions come in.

  • TBC Registration & Coffee
  • TBC Welcome — Conference Team
  • TBC Sessions — Confirmed sessions will be assigned to time slots once the full programme is finalised. See the Sessions section above for all confirmed presentations.
    • What is Solution Focused Practice? — Andrew Gibson
    • I Didn't Even Like Solution Focus at First! — Ayse Adil
    • From Coping to Hoping — Janine Waldman & Paul Z Jackson
    • Solution Focused Practice in Policing — Kaya Adil
    • The Subtle Art of Shifting Focus — Dr A. Biba Georgieva
    • SF Practice for Approved Mental Health Professionals — Nick Perry
    • The Solution Focused Streamer — Chris Ward
    • When the Ground Is Shifting — Diana Conroy
    • Introduction to SF Hypnotherapy — Melanie Cook
  • TBC Close of Day 1

Conference Dinner — TBC

A tradition of our conference is a self-organising Cabaret Dinner. Great food, great company, and enthusiastic volunteers taking to the stage. Details to follow from the conference team.

  • TBC Registration & Coffee
  • TBC Welcome Back — Conference Team
  • TBC Sessions — Full Day 2 programme TBC. Submit a session proposal — deadline 14 April 2026, late submissions welcome.
  • TBC Close & Farewells

Registration is Open

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Registration for attendance is now open on this page.

Two-Day Attendance

One-Day Attendance

Please indicate which day on registration.

  • Basic £145
  • Members discount £110
  • Group 5 for price of 4 £580
  • Members Group 5 for price of 4 £400
  • Concession £60
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The Thames Suite — main conference room at Greyfriars Centre, Reading

Our Venue

Greyfriars Church & Centre, Reading

A Grade I Listed building with over 700 years of history — and a brand new, purpose-built conference centre completed in 2023. The meeting of ancient and modern makes Greyfriars a truly distinctive setting for exploring hope and human possibility.

  • Gothic architecture — the oldest Franciscan church still in use in the UK
  • Thames Suite (100 pax) plus Kennet, Loddon & Holybrook breakout rooms
  • Modern AV: built-in speakers, Bluetooth, flat-screen TVs throughout
  • Atrium Coffeeshop & Bookshop on-site
  • Dedicated hirers' parking space; Q-Park Chatham Place 2 min away
  • Fully accessible — ramp, hearing loop, accessible toilets
  • 5-minute walk from Reading Station
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Map showing Greyfriars Church, Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EH

Greyfriars Church & Centre · Friar Street · Reading · RG1 1EH

Getting There

Transport Links

Reading is exceptionally well connected by rail. Greyfriars Church is a 5-minute walk from Reading Station.

By Rail

  • London Paddington~25 min
  • Bristol Temple Meads~1h 10min
  • Birmingham New Street~1h 40min
  • Manchester Piccadilly~3h 15min

Then 5 minutes on foot along Friar Street.

By Car

Hirers receive a dedicated parking space. Additional parking at Q-Park Chatham Place — a 2-minute walk, with a discount card available from Greyfriars.

M4 access: Reading Junction 11 (east) and Junction 12 (west).

By Air

Heathrow: approximately 35 minutes by car or via Elizabeth line to Paddington, then onward to Reading.

Gatwick: approximately 1h 15min via Gatwick Express + onward connection.

By Bus

Multiple Reading Buses routes stop on Friar Street directly outside Greyfriars, connecting from across Reading and surrounding areas.

Stay Local

Accommodation in Reading

We've negotiated discounts with several nearby hotels. Book early — the Novotel and Ibis offer a limited number of rooms at these rates.

Recommended — Best Value

Ibis Reading Centre

£69
per room / night — inclusive of breakfast, VAT & local fees
  • Breakfast included in price
  • Free leisure centre — pool, sauna, steam room, gym
  • Limited to 30 rooms at this rate
  • No commission charged
Book: alina.mincu@accor.com

Novotel Reading Centre

£99
per room / night, single occupancy (10–11 July)
  • Free leisure centre access (pool, sauna, steam, gym)
  • Next door to Ibis Reading
  • Limited rooms at this rate
Book: alina.mincu@accor.com

Village Hotel Reading

£83–£92
per room / night
village-hotels.co.uk/reading

Premier Suites Reading

Serviced apartments — ideal for longer stays.

  • 10% discount — code: SFPUK
  • Enter at checkout on their website
premiersuiteseurope.com

Malmaison Reading

10% off the best available rate. Contact Agnieszka Webber for a booking code.

AIWebber@malmaison.com

Penta Hotel Reading

No discount offered but close to the conference centre.

pentahotels.com

Cancellation policy (Novotel & Ibis): 3 days prior to arrival — no charge. 2 days prior or no-shows — 100% charge. Changes to stay length are treated as new enquiries and rates may be revised.

Organised By

Your Hosts

The dedicated team behind the UKASFP annual conference.

Andrew Gibson

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Susannah Stobart

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Michael Graham

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Linda Gan

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Natasha Adams

Marketing Support
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Zuzana Zilkova

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Joel Marks

Web Co-ordinator
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Call for Proposals  ·  Deadline 14 April 2026 — late submissions welcome

Your Practice
Belongs on This Stage

The UKASFP 2026 programme is shaped by its community. Whether you want to present original research, run a workshop, share a case study, or facilitate a conversation — there is space for your work here.

All experience levels are welcome, including those who are relatively new to Solution Focused Practice. Every accepted session receives a dedicated page in the conference programme, supporting your visibility within the SF community.

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Key Details

  • Submission Deadline 14 April 2026 — late submissions are encouraged and welcome
  • Open to All Delegates Any registered delegate may submit — newcomers to SFP are especially encouraged
  • Dedicated Session Page Every accepted session gets its own page in the conference programme

Want to help shape the event from the ground up? Email admin@ukasfp.org to join the UKASFP 2026 organising team.