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
