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News2025 publishing successes
Publishing and research have flourished at the Tavistock and Portman in 2025. Here are some of the highlights.
NewsA breakthrough for treating antisocial personality disorder
Groundbreaking research by the Portman Clinic and UCL published in The Lancet offers evidence that MBT adapted specifically for ASPD can make a real difference
NewsTavistock trauma specialists welcome new strategy to tackle violence against women and girls
Experts from the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust have welcomed the government’s new violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy.
NewsArt exhibition: John Roper, “And the Coronation will be Televised”
A photography exhibition by John Roper is on display at the Tavistock Centre during January 2026.
News90 Years of research at the Tavistock and Portman
This year marks 90 years since the Tavistock and Portman began formal research – a tradition that continues to shape mental health care worldwide.
NewsInternational trauma conference: a global exchange of ideas
The Tavistock Trauma Service in collaboration with the South Africa Psychoanalytic Clinics hosted the first International Psychoanalytic Trauma Conference.
NewsArt exhibition: Marcus Price “Captivity and Freedom”
Art exhibition: Marcus Price “Captivity and Freedom”
BlogReflections from our Lead Governor Kathy Elliott for 2024/25
Our Lead Governor Kathy Elliott, recently spoke at our Annual Members’ Meeting and reflected on her highlights for 2024/25.
NewsCelebrating recent staff and alumnus book releases
Books showcasing how psychotherapy continues to shape both clinical practice and leadership development have recently been published.
NewsAruna Mehta appointed as interim Chair
Aruna Mehta has become interim chair of the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
NewsAnnual members’ meeting 2024/25
Our annual members' meeting took place on Thursday 30 October where we looked back at our performance and achievements of 2024/25.
NewsArt exhibition: Corridor Garden by Jolene Liam
Jolene Liam, a Singaporean artist and architect, is exhibiting her drawing series ‘Corridor Garden’ at the Tavistock Centre.
NewsChildren of parents with a mental illness recognised in new statutory guidance
The UK Government has agreed to a landmark amendment to the Mental Health Bill 2025, recognising children of parents with a mental illness.
NewsNinety years on: Jung at the Tavistock
This year marks the 90th anniversary of Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Carl Jung’s famous series of lectures at the Tavistock Clinic in London
NewsBefore people see the autism, they see my race
Exploring the lived experiences of Black autistic girls, addressing a significant gap in autism research, educational and psychological practice.
NewsTim Kent’s outstanding professional leadership recognised by BPC
Lead clinician for adult services honoured with an award for outstanding professional leadership by the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC)
NewsShahinda Abdalla explores family and home in ‘phases of love’
Shahinda Abdalla, a student at the Trust, is exhibiting her art at the Tavistock Centre titled ‘phases of love’.
NewsThe 92-year-old clinic working to break generational cycles of abuse
The Portman Clinic, a treatment, research, and teaching clinic, deeply interested in why people behave the way they do
NewsView your appointments and messages with the NHS App
Patients of our gender identity clinic can now access their appointment information and receive messages about their care using the NHS App.
NewsGloucester House rated Good overall in Ofsted inspection
Gloucester House, our Trust-run school has received an overall rating of Good from Ofsted, following its latest inspection from 1 to 3 July 2025. The independent school is based in Camden, and admits up to 14 students, aged 5 to 14. Students join this school after difficulties in other settings and periods of being out…
NewsCongratulations to our 2025 graduates
On Thursday 11 September, our 2025 graduation ceremony took place at The People’s Palace, Queen Mary University in London.
NewsTim Dartington and Guilaine Kinouani receive honorary doctorates
Two distinguished figures in the field of mental health receive honorary doctorates
NewsTavistock child psychotherapist Margaret Rustin featured on BBC Radio 4
Margaret Rustin discusses the life of Melanie Klein and her early contribution to child psychotherapy.