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Therapeutic presence: theory-to-practice working with trauma, Fri 17 May 2024 (CPD)

Therapeutic presence: theory-to-practice working with trauma with Dr Brian Charlesworth.

This is a 2.5 hour session suitable for anyone working in a therapeutic setting.

Date: Friday 17 May 2024

Time: 9.30 am – 12.00 noon

Venue: The Garden Room at Wellspring House, 78 High Street, Starbeck, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 7LW.

Cost: £45 per person. Prices include VAT, CPD certificate and light refreshments.

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This training builds on the training provided by Brian here on 06 Oct 2023, but is also stand alone and can be attended by anyone in therapeutic practice who is interested in Trauma.

Themes covered in this CPD Lecture

  • Ideas for developing your own style of ‘Therapeutic presence’.
  • Considering Relational and Integrative approaches.
  • Ethical reasoning.
  • Use-of-self.

About the trainer

Dr Brian Charlesworth PhD, MBACP(Snr Accred)

Brian is a Chartered Psychologist and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is an ex-university BACP accredited course leader who has worked for MIND, NHS, BUPA and Local Authorities with twenty five years experience as a therapist.

He currently works in private practice specialising in supervision. He is a British Army Veteran, interested in military psychology and how therapeutic practitioners develop their approach.

Brian is an extremely highly thought of expert in the area of counselling. He completed his PhD on PTSD and has a particular interest in Trauma.

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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.