Counselling CPD

Experiences of abuse can have a lasting impact on a person’s self-confidence and self-esteem, ability to make decisions, and trust in others, as well as generating symptoms of depression, high anxiety, complex trauma, and thoughts of suicide. This can severely impact on a person’s ability to seek support. This course will explore the main psychological theories of domestic abuse, how abuse happens, why and how this affects an individual’s mental health, and what can be done to positively support the person’s mental health recovery.

Please note the concession is only available to the following: YSJ Counselling students and YSJ Communities Centre placement students - there will be a cap of 3 concession places available for each date that the course runs.

Experiences of abuse can have a lasting impact on a person’s self-confidence and self-esteem, ability to make decisions, and trust in others, as well as generating symptoms of depression, high anxiety, complex trauma, and thoughts of suicide. This can severely impact on a person’s ability to seek support. This course will explore the main psychological theories of domestic abuse, how abuse happens, why and how this affects an individual’s mental health, and what can be done to positively support the person’s mental health recovery.

This course is designed for everyone with an interest in understanding menopause and its impact on individuals and in the workplace. You will look at the results from a local questionnaire that had over 300 participants. This means that you will be working with real world data.

Please note the concession is only available to the following: YSJ Counselling students and YSJ Communities Centre placement students.

This course is designed for everyone with an interest in understanding menopause and its impact on individuals and in the workplace. You will look at the results from a local questionnaire that had over 300 participants. This means that you will be working with real world data.

Monday 29 June 2026

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop will be of interest to qualified supervisors as well as trainee supervisors.

It may also be of interest to counsellors wanting to learn more about supervision with children and young people.

Monday 17 May 2027 One day workshop YSJU Kings Manor campus 9.30 am - 4.30 pm


This workshop will explore:
* the changes that happen to a young person’s brain during their adolescent development process
* the new theory of tenuous contact: what is this theory and what it means for counsellors working with adolescent clients
* how the theory of tenuous contact connects with the person centred approach, especially in terms of psychological contact and the therapeutic relationship.
We will use client examples to illustrate how this theory links to counselling practice.

4-day course running on 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 1 Mar and 8 Mar 2027 YSJU Kings Manor campus

This introductory course is for post qualified counsellors who wish to begin practising and working towards a qualification in counselling children and/or young people.
It is also for current counselling students on adult-focused counselling/psychotherapy training courses who wish to undertake some of their placement hours with children and/or young people.

The course content is based upon BACP’s counselling children and young people (4 to 18 years old) curriculum:

Day 1:
* Child and adolescent development and transitions
* Communication with young people

Day 2:
* Mental health and young people
* Risk assessments

Day 3:
* Ethical and professional practice
* Child protection and safeguarding


Day 4:
* Working within the context of the counselling setting
* Beginnings and endings with young people

4-day course running on 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 2 Nov and 9 Nov 2026 YSJU Kings Manor campus

This introductory course is for post qualified counsellors who wish to begin practising and working towards a qualification in counselling children and/or young people.
It is also for current counselling students on adult-focused counselling/psychotherapy training courses who wish to undertake some of their placement hours with children and/or young people.

The course content is based upon BACP’s counselling children and young people (4 to 18 years old) curriculum:

Day 1:
* Child and adolescent development and transitions
* Communication with young people

Day 2:
* Mental health and young people
* Risk assessments

Day 3:
* Ethical and professional practice
* Child protection and safeguarding


Day 4:
* Working within the context of the counselling setting
* Beginnings and endings with young people

Monday 19 April 2027 One day workshop YSJU Kings Manor campus

Explore neurodiversity by understanding its impact on individuals and in professional, educational, and community settings.
This course is designed for anyone interested in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia. You will engage with real-world scenarios and lived experiences, helping you understand both the challenges and strengths of neurodivergent people, and how to apply practical, inclusive approaches in your own professional context.
The training draws on both research-informed practice and lived experience, offering an authentic and compassionate exploration of neurodiversity across a range of settings.

Explore neurodiversity by understanding its impact on individuals and in professional, educational, and community settings.
This course is designed for anyone interested in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia. You will engage with real-world scenarios and lived experiences, helping you understand both the challenges and strengths of neurodivergent people, and how to apply practical, inclusive approaches in your own professional context.
The training draws on both research-informed practice and lived experience, offering an authentic and compassionate exploration of neurodiversity across a range of settings.

Course Leader - Professor Andrew Reeves

Duration - Half a day

Delivery - Online

Date and time - Thursday 21st May 2026, 2-5:30pm with a short break part way through.

Working with clients with suicidal thoughts is an integrated part of therapeutic practice. This workshop aims to encourage you to develop your confidence as a practitioner whilst working with risk. You will be encouraged to consider your own perceptions and thoughts around suicide to enable you to support both your clients and yourself.

*A concession rate is available to the following:
York St John University staff

York St John University students

York St John University Communities Centre Placement Students

York St John University Communities Centre volunteers