Counselling CPD

YSJU campus 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

On this CPD accredited training course, develop an in depth understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning, and some of the key differences between them. We will explore the signs and symptoms of grief, and how to look out for it in children, young people and adults. This course will help you support people in a variety of different settings, who may have experienced a loss or bereavement. You will develop your understanding of the different theoretical models of grief and how these may be applied to everyday life and professional practice.

YSJU campus 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

On this CPD accredited training course, develop an in depth understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning, and some of the key differences between them. We will explore the signs and symptoms of grief, and how to look out for it in children, young people and adults. This course will help you support people in a variety of different settings, who may have experienced a loss or bereavement. You will develop your understanding of the different theoretical models of grief and how these may be applied to everyday life and professional practice.

YSJU campus 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

On this CPD accredited training course, develop an in depth understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning, and some of the key differences between them. We will explore the signs and symptoms of grief, and how to look out for it in children, young people and adults. This course will help you support people in a variety of different settings, who may have experienced a loss or bereavement. You will develop your understanding of the different theoretical models of grief and how these may be applied to everyday life and professional practice.

YSJU campus 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

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 4 concession places available for each date that the course runs.

On this CPD accredited training course, develop an in depth understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning, and some of the key differences between them. We will explore the signs and symptoms of grief, and how to look out for it in children, young people and adults. This course will help you support people in a variety of different settings, who may have experienced a loss or bereavement. You will develop your understanding of the different theoretical models of grief and how these may be applied to everyday life and professional practice.

YSJU campus 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

On this CPD accredited training course, develop an in depth understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning, and some of the key differences between them. We will explore the signs and symptoms of grief, and how to look out for it in children, young people and adults. This course will help you support people in a variety of different settings, who may have experienced a loss or bereavement. You will develop your understanding of the different theoretical models of grief and how these may be applied to everyday life and professional practice.

YSJU campus 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

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 4 concession places available for each date that the course runs.

On this CPD accredited training course, develop an in depth understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning, and some of the key differences between them. We will explore the signs and symptoms of grief, and how to look out for it in children, young people and adults. This course will help you support people in a variety of different settings, who may have experienced a loss or bereavement. You will develop your understanding of the different theoretical models of grief and how these may be applied to everyday life and professional practice.

YSJU campus 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

On this CPD accredited training course, develop an in depth understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning, and some of the key differences between them. We will explore the signs and symptoms of grief, and how to look out for it in children, young people and adults. This course will help you support people in a variety of different settings, who may have experienced a loss or bereavement. You will develop your understanding of the different theoretical models of grief and how these may be applied to everyday life and professional practice.

YSJU campus 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

On this CPD accredited training course, develop an in depth understanding of grief, bereavement and mourning, and some of the key differences between them. We will explore the signs and symptoms of grief, and how to look out for it in children, young people and adults. This course will help you support people in a variety of different settings, who may have experienced a loss or bereavement. You will develop your understanding of the different theoretical models of grief and how these may be applied to everyday life and professional practice.

Monday 9 March 2026 One day workshop YSJU 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.

Monday 1 June 2026

By studying this course, you will develop the ability to successfully deliver counselling in both primary and secondary schools. You'll gain insight into the perspectives on counselling from children, young people and school staff.

With this information, you'll be well equipped to promote the benefits of counselling to members of the school community.
There is a fine balance to be struck between client confidentiality and staff collaboration, especially when it comes to concerns around safety and security. This is why it is important to identify and build relationships with the faculty members who can help you to promote emotional and mental health in schools. On this course, you'll work out how to identify the key collaborators that you'll need to work with for success.
Our teaching is informed by the ETHOS research project, undertaken at the University of Roehampton. ETHOS explores the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Humanistic Counselling in schools.

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.

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.

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.

4-day course running on 12 & 19 January and 2 & 9 February 2026

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

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.

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.

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.

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 2 March 2026

This workshop is open to anyone interested in finding out more about Play Therapy.

It will provide a helpful first step if you are interested in training to become a play therapist.

The workshop may also be of interest to counsellors working with children and young people, who are looking to develop their creative skills.

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.