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Introduction to Counselling children and Young People (11-18) – 9th, 10th, 16th & 17th May 2025

Aim:

This course aims to give counsellors the competences and basic skills required to begin working with Children and Young People (11-18).

Who is this for?

The course is for:

  • Counsellors already qualified to work with adults at Level 4 or above who want to start working with Children and Young People and begin to work towards more formal qualification in Counselling Children and Young People (11-18).
  • Trainee counsellors on an adult focused course at level 4 or above who wish to undertake some of their placement hours working with Children and Young People (11-18).

What will it cover:

The content is based on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Stage 1 counselling children and young people curriculum (11-18).

It is a four-day course and will cover:

  • Communication with Young People
  • Child & Adolescent Development & Transitions
  • Mental Health & Young People
  • Risk Assessments
  • Child Protection & Safeguarding
  • Ethical & Professional practice (Ethics and the rights of the YP)
  • Working within the context of a counselling setting
  • Beginnings & Endings with Young People

 

Dates:

Friday 9th May 2025

Saturday 10th May 2025

Friday 16th May 2025

Saturday 17th May 2025

 

Course Leader:

Tracey Rees (UKCP, MBACP and NCS)

Fees:

£400 – Introduction course only

£1500 – Introduction and Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People (11-18)

Prices include VAT, CPD certificate and light refreshments.

Find out more about Counselling Children and Young People training including FAQs

Venue: This training will be run in person in our Garden Room at Wellspring House, 78 High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LW.

Counselling CYP Student Application 2025

You will be required to complete one 2500 word assignment

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Wellspring House

78 High Street, Starbeck
Harrogate, HG2 7LW

01423 881 881

Opening times

Monday 9am - 8.30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8.30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8.30pm
Thursday 9am - 8.30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed

Wellspring is a member of the Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) – membership number A00111.  As part of the ACC, we are listed on their Accredited Register, which is vetted by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). This membership confirms that we meet PSA standards and reflects our commitment to delivering a high-quality service to everyone we are in contact with.

Additionally, all our qualified counsellors are individual members of a professional counselling body that meets PSA requirements. Student counsellors on placement are enrolled on a Wellspring approved training course that meets the educational standards of the ACC (or an equivalent organisation). These measures ensure our continued commitment to offering accountable, ethical and professional counselling services.

Wellspring is a partner in Harrogate & District’s Route One to Wellness.