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
You will be required to complete one 2500 word assignment.
Dates:
Friday 17th April 2026
Saturday 18th April 2026
Friday 8th May 2026
Saturday 9th May 2026
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.
We have a limited number of bursaries of £1000 & £1500 available for underrepresented groups in counselling to be used towards the cost of the Diploma or Diploma including Introduction.
Underrepresented groups are defined as:
- Low Income (in receipt of income related benefits)
- Black & Ethnic Minorities
- Under 35-year-olds
- Men
- Disability
Please see the Counselling CYP Student Application for terms and conditions.
Counselling CYP Student Application 2026
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.
Contact Liz on training@wellspringtherapy.co.uk for more information.
