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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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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

Remote Consulting – are the costs worth the gains?

APPPS Primary Care Group Seminar Remote Consulting – are the costs worth the gains?A GP’s perspective and personal reflections Date: Saturday 13 June 2026Time: 10.30 – 12.30Location: The Well Street Surgery, 28 Shore Road, London E9 7TA(Hackney Central and London Fields stations. Buses on Mare Street)Attendance: In person or online via Zoom Speaker:Dr William Brook,…

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The Digital Superego: Embodiment Under the Algorithmic Gaze

Open Lecture Alessandra Lemma “The Digital Superego: Embodiment Under the Algorithmic Gaze” Friday 19 June 2026Online | 13:30–15:30Cost: £40 BTPP is pleased to host an online lecture by Alessandra Lemma based on a chapter from her forthcoming book Psychotechnical Becomings: Psychoanalysis, Identity, Desire and Mourning in Times of AI and Digital Mediation (2026). This lecture…

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

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30 June 2022
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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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