Intensive Training in Counselling Children & Young People (Ages 5–15)

This is an intensive package of training for counsellors who are interested in counselling children and young people (focusing on the 5-15 age range).

The course is open to both qualified and trainee counsellors, who are on the counselling pathway and have some counselling experience.

The course runs over two full days and attendance on both days is required.

Our two-day immersive training course is primarily experiential and will cover key themes:

• Understanding the child’s world through play and creative expression
• Child development in a therapeutic context
• Creative interventions for emotional regulation and neurodevelopmental needs
• Contracting, safeguarding, and ethical considerations
• Working in different settings

Much of the training focuses on working therapeutically with flexibility, vitality, creativity, and play.

The course is delivered by Alosa Kaimacuata and Natalie Wilkins, both with extensive experience of counselling children and young people.

Course Details

Please note: Places are limited, and bookings are only secured upon receipt of payment.

To Book or For Further Information:

Email: cpd@noahsarkcentre.org.uk
Phone: 01422 300457

What Participants Have Said About This Course:

• “The practical activities were essential and very helpful to reinforce the theory. The small group worked well for me and I was able/confident to express myself. Good energy in the group, Natalie and Alosa presented the course in an extremely professional manner and also involved each individual and encouraged group discussion”
• “I have found all aspects of the course useful. I really liked how the course was delivered with all the energy and knowledge.”
• “It has been a really useful course that has taught theory and practice together. I have particularly enjoyed the practical elements of the course especially the sand tray and mask. I will utilise this learning in all of my practice with clients.”
• “Excellent delivery with a great mix of teaching styles. I have enjoyed the various activities that have been complimentary to the theory adding some real depth to understanding. I feel prepared, competent and knowledgeable to now begin my counselling journey with children and young people. Thank you, Natalie and Alosa.”
• “Great balance between theory and practice. I’ve learned such a lot about working with children and young people and have enjoyed every minute!”
• “Fantastic! The delivery of the content was great. Opportunity for discussion and to ask questions and share with others. So much theory that was really valuable for informing my work. I no longer feel daunted by idea of working with children and young people!”
• “Oh my gosh – where to start?! The content is a perfect mix of theory and practical – in incredible depth, spanning a range of models and theorists. I feel fully equipped to get started on counselling children and young people, although it’s also been a springboard to develop my learning further as you’ve enthused me so much! Thank you so much for pitching this so perfectly and making it so enjoyable and informative”