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Welcome to APPPS

The Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy in the Public Sector (APPPS) is dedicated to supporting psychoanalytic psychotherapy within the NHS and public services. We provide a professional network, educational events, and advocacy for psychoanalytic practitioners working in public settings.

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Latest News

Open Lecture | 19 June 2026

Alessandra Lemma presents The Digital Superego: Embodiment Under the Algorithmic Gaze.Full details and booking: https://www.appps.org.uk/events/

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Annual Subscriptions 

Subs are payable on 2 January by Direct Debit (appearing on your statement as ‘GoCardless)If you are still paying by Standing Order, please contact membership@appps.org.uk to be switched to DD. Or go to the membership page to fill out the Direct Debit mandate. Don’t forget to cancel your Standing Order!

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Latest Events

APPPS Primary Care Group Seminar

Fostering Connection for Couples Approaching ageing and mortality in Primary Care Date: Saturday 21 November 2026Time: 10.30 – 12.30Location: LIFT, 45 White Lion Street, London N1 9PW(Angel tube 5 mins, Kings Cross 14 mins, buses Pentonville Road)Attendance: In person or online via Zoom Speaker:Dr Andrew Balfour, CEO of Tavistock Relationships, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Adult and…

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Latest Blog Posts

APPPS Chair’s Report: Spring 2025

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17 April 2025

APPPS Chair’s Report: Autumn 2024

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24 October 2024

APPPS Chair’s Report: Spring/Summer 2024

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28 May 2024
Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy In the Public Sector.

Supporting staff in primary care must be at the heart of the ten-year mental health plan

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30 June 2022
Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy In the Public Sector.

COVID-19 Past, Present and Future Part 2 – Interview

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17 April 2020
Association for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy In the Public Sector.

COVID-19 Past, Present and Future

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17 April 2020

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