Advanced Post-diploma Certificate in Person-centred couples counselling.
Established in 2007 with 40 successful courses so far.
Counselling Workshops and Training LLP
Course feedback:
It was just great. I looked forward to every day and wished it could have continued longer. I look forward to hearing about future get-togethers, and who knows, I may have seen a couple by then.
Thank you both, Kate and Allan, for such a valuable training experience. Your genuineness, kindness, professionalism, and experience were all very much appreciated, and I do now feel (almost!) ready for my first couples session 😊
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and feel more well-equipped to work with couples as a result, but even if that never happens, it was the best CPD I've ever experienced!
It was wonderful. I got the right mixture of teaching, role-play practice, and encounters to feel confident to launch myself into the adventure of couples counselling. The person-centredness of the participants and facilitators allowed me never to feel like I was asking a “stupid” question. I felt welcomed to be myself, allowing me to have a wonderful learning experience. A big thank you!!!
The course was excellent in every way and it was so helpful to learn from your vast experience. I have already recommended it to others.
Once again, thank you for facilitating the course. It was brilliant, and I loved how it wasn't rigidly structured, allowing participants to ask questions and develop ideas organically. I would have welcomed another few weeks!
Six places left for the Spring 2025 course
Thank you to both Allan and Kate for an engaging and informative course. This course has given me the confidence to start counselling couples and was a great opportunity to reflect and build on how I work within in person-centred therapy.
Overview
Total cost £550.
Each attendee will receive Extensive course material via email or digital download.
There are a maximum of 12 places, costing £550 per place.
If paid by your employers (or another organisation), please add £35 to cover administration costs. You will need to provide a purchase order number, and please note that your place is not guaranteed until the full amount is paid.
We can accept a non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of £100, but the fee must be paid in full a month before the start of the course.
All costs will be incurred if cancelled less than a month before the start date.
If you require any additional information, please contact Kate Stubbings. (see below)
This a six-day online course. You will engage with other course members a lot. A full-size computer screen (Windows, Chrome or Mac) will be the most comfortable. You may find a phone screen or small tablet difficult.
More information from:
kate@counsellingworks.co.uk
+44 (0) 7 831 595 215
Course Aims.
Train experienced counsellors, psychotherapists, and psychologists to contract and offer Person-centred couples counselling confidently. This is an important area of training that is constantly in demand from Employee Assistance Programmes and couples themselves. A counsellor spending their training budget in this area will likely enjoy a good return on their investment. This training is unashamedly person-centred, using Person-centred theory as its primary reference point. There is very little theoretical writing on this subject, which is exclusively person-centred. What writing and teaching there is, even by Person-centred authors, tends to rely more on other theories, particularly Systemic, that we are uncomfortable with.
This training is designed for those working face-to-face or online.
Course Objectives
To give counsellors a solid grounding in Person-centred couples work, this course will explore and explain:
Which clients are suitable?
Contracting with new clients.
Introducing the first session.
Why you should seldom see individual members of a couple on their own!
Understanding how the six therapeutic conditions are applied to couples.
Duration and frequency of sessions.
Confidentiality – is it more complicated with couples?
Developing Person-centred theory with couples.
Why did Rogers say so little about it?
The role and importance of Neurodiversity in couples' work.
Sex and related issues
Couples arguing in the room (or online).
Multidirectional partiality.
Is there a concept of “coupleness” ?
Role-play practice and demonstrations.
What can go wrong?
Awareness of our part in the relationship with the couple.