Message from the President

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Dear EACLIPT members and colleagues,

As we begin 2026, many of us feel the weight of a world upon us. It seems less secure, with geopolitical tensions, economic headwinds, and rapid technological change shaping how we live and work. In this context, the role of clinical psychology across Europe is more essential than ever. We see the mental health needs of young people continuing to grow; at the same time, digitalization, from telepsychology to AI‑enabled tools, offers new avenues for access, innovation, and prevention, while also raising important questions about equity, data protection, quality, and misinformation.

This year EACLIPT reaffirms its commitment to robust science, excellent clinical practice, and prevention, not only in the treatment of mental disorders, but also in promoting psychological well‑being across the lifespan. We aim to bring researchers, clinicians, educators, and policymakers together so that evidence translates into better care in every European context. We are also committed to supporting young clinical researchers and early‑career practitioners, whose work and energy are vital to the future of our field.

EACLIPT aims to strengthen the representation and connection of all psychologists working in mental health across Europe, spanning clinical health psychology, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and related roles as defined within national contexts.

This year is election year!

Save the date for the online general Assembly on 17 February 2026, 17:00 CET

Our next Executive Board elections will take place via e‑voting during the online General Assembly on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 17:00 CET. You will receive the technical details and access instructions by the end of January 2026.

Please ensure your membership email is up to date.

If you have any questions about voting access, you can contact us directly at hello@eaclipt.org

Your participation is crucial, please participate in the general assembly and vote to help shape EACLIPT’s direction for the coming years.

Clinical Psychology in Europe (CPE) Journal Editorial transition

Following a process led with the Board, we are very pleased to announce that Marcella Woud and Claudi Bockting have been selected to serve as our new Editors‑in‑Chief of CPE. They will replace the founding editors Winfried Rief and Cornelia Weise and join Nadine Messerli-Bürgy. We extend our warm congratulations to them and our sincere thanks to Winfried Rief and Cornelia Weise for coordinating the transition and for their excellent editorial leadership and unwavering commitment and enthusiasm for CPE since its creation. We look forward to the next editorial chapter in close partnership with our community.

I would also like to thank our members and partners for their dedication and collegiality. Your contributions, large and small, are what make EACLIPT a trusted voice and a welcoming hub for our shared mission.

With warm regards and best wishes for a productive, connected, and caring 2026,

Chantal Martin Soelch

EACLIPT President

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