The Horsforth Centre For Counselling, Psychotherapy & Coaching

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By the end of this short, two-day investment, delegates will have gained the following: 1. Have a good grounding in TA theory. 2. Be able to apply this theory to everyday problems encountered in the business and home setting – and move towards solving them in a fresh new way. 3. Be able to find language to describe how things go right and wrong in important relationships. 4. Get to know themselves better – “what makes me tick-and-what is important to me truly?”... 5. To understand the essential idea of Autonomy and its three vital components. 6. How to work contractually with colleagues and when should I be responsive. 7. How to spot a “rescue” and avoid them and their difficult consequences. 8. To discover why Eric Berne was so radical in his thinking – and really rocked the establishment. 9. To understand what an Ego State is and to use this new knowledge to spot communication openings and opportunities. 10. To understand better any conversations that go on between parts of me in my head. 11. To learn about psychological HUNGERS and how this will help me to understand addictions and anxiety. 12. To discover how to recognise self and other through the theory of STROKES and how this can change the working atmosphere overnight. 13. To learn – What is a psychological Game? – and why is it vital to know this as a parent, partner or in the work context. 14. To explore my own life script and discover the magic of the unconscious and how this influences me and others every day. 15. To discover that a RACKET isn’t just a noise but a way that I keep myself stuck.
Tickets cost £165 for the 2 days
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By the end of this short, two-day investment, delegates will have gained the following: 1. Have a good grounding in TA theory. 2. Be able to apply this theory to everyday problems encountered in the business and home setting – and move towards solving them in a fresh new way. 3. Be able to find language to describe how things go right and wrong in important relationships. 4. Get to know themselves better – “what makes me tick-and-what is important to me truly?”... 5. To understand the essential idea of Autonomy and its three vital components. 6. How to work contractually with colleagues and when should I be responsive. 7. How to spot a “rescue” and avoid them and their difficult consequences. 8. To discover why Eric Berne was so radical in his thinking – and really rocked the establishment. 9. To understand what an Ego State is and to use this new knowledge to spot communication openings and opportunities. 10. To understand better any conversations that go on between parts of me in my head. 11. To learn about psychological HUNGERS and how this will help me to understand addictions and anxiety. 12. To discover how to recognise self and other through the theory of STROKES and how this can change the working atmosphere overnight. 13. To learn – What is a psychological Game? – and why is it vital to know this as a parent, partner or in the work context. 14. To explore my own life script and discover the magic of the unconscious and how this influences me and others every day. 15. To discover that a RACKET isn’t just a noise but a way that I keep myself stuck.
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Introduction to Counselling Skills - 2 day workshop This is an introductory course, open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of counselling skills is also useful for those interested in learning about themselves - counselling skills can be used both at work and in your own personal life. Interpersonal communication, personal development issues and the application of theory to practice are all explored. You will be introduced to a basics of counselling th...eory and selected approaches to the process including empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. You will develop skills such as active listening and reflection through developing self awareness and self reflection. If you are considering a career in counselling, this course is an ideal starting point. If you work in health care, mental health, social services, prisons, education, human resources or have line management responsibilities, this course is ideal for you. Timings: 10.00 - 5.00pm both days Cost: £155 for the 2 day course. For more information, email contact@tatraining.org or call us on 0113 2583399.
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The Introduction Certificate is a 2 day course and costs £170.
The Introduction course covers the foundational elements of CBT including 5 Major Principles, levels of cognition, the generic model of CBT, assessment, formulation and behaviours. The course also explores how CBT is used to treat anxiety and depression. The course is ideal for exisitng therapists who wish to add another skill to their practice or those who work in mental health or other health professions. Attend...ees of the course receive a certificate for 12 hours CPD.
What our trainees have said about the course:
"Extremely enjoyable and thought provoking. Trainers and facilities excellent"
'I highly recommend this course as an intro to CBT. I now feel confident in using elements learned in my practice.'
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Working with Dreams, Imagery and Metaphor in Therapy The Royal Road to the Unconscious, and Other Stories with Barbara Clarkson Entering a world of colour, movement and imagery, we will explore a range of options for using the language of dreams and metaphor with clients. Enabling both therapist and client to make the unconscious conscious, and find meaning for the “unthought known”.
... Course Content The material covered in the workshop includes:
Imagery, metaphor, dreams and neuroscience The use of metaphor in the dyadic relationship to enhance the discovery of meaning Archetypal imagery in therapy Guided Affective Imagery TA/Gestalt dreamwork technique Using metaphor to create safety, protection and resources for vulnerable clients The role of imagery in the development and reclaiming of the self Accounting for client presentation in selecting tools for the work Metaphor for the therapist – creating your own inner landscape Who can attend? Anyone practising as a counsellor or psychotherapist who wants to explore the possibilities offered by including working with imagery, dreams and metaphor in their work.
Details Saturday 2 & Sun 3 February 2019: 10.00am to 5.00pm. Cost per ticket is £200.
About the Trainer Barbara Clarkson, MA, CTA, TSTA is a Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist, Trainer and Supervisor with 24 years experience in practice. She has presented many workshops and training events about using metaphor, imagery and dreams to facilitate deeper understanding of ourselves and our clients, and uses these tools in supervision to deepen practitioners’ understanding of their work. She has also worked intensively with groups of therapists on short retreats, to develop their personal use of these powerful resources for wellbeing, healing and growth, and to increase their resilience for the work we do.
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Course Content
As therapists and supervisors we are aware of the importance of recognising the transference and countertransference in the therapeutic relationship. Knowing how to interpret it and work with it can be a more perplexing problem.
When we understand more about how to use it productively, the countertransference can provide us with a very rich seam of information and knowledge about the client and their process. This course is aimed at counsellors, therapists and ...supervisors who want to increase their knowledge of how to interpret and work with countertransference phenomena.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course participants will have a model for understanding the clinical relevance of countertransference phenomena and will have explored a variety of options for how to work with countertransference phenomena. The aim of the course is to develop clinical thinking and clinical skills.
About the trainer
Helen Rowland is a UKATA registered Certified Transactional Analyst, Provisional Supervising and Teaching Transactional Analyst and UKCP registered psychotherapist. She has been working in private practice for 17 years with individuals, couples and groups. It was whilst working as a social worker in the field of mental health that she first developed her interest in working with individual psychology. Twenty-five years later she remains passionate about understanding what makes us tick and how creatively we manage the vicissitudes of life.
The workshop costs £90 for the day and is at 10.00am – 5.00pm.
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By the end of this short, two-day investment, delegates will have gained the following: 1. Have a good grounding in TA theory. 2. Be able to apply this theory to everyday problems encountered in the business and home setting – and move towards solving them in a fresh new way. 3. Be able to find language to describe how things go right and wrong in important relationships. 4. Get to know themselves better – “what makes me tick-and-what is important to me truly?”... 5. To understand the essential idea of Autonomy and its three vital components. 6. How to work contractually with colleagues and when should I be responsive. 7. How to spot a “rescue” and avoid them and their difficult consequences. 8. To discover why Eric Berne was so radical in his thinking – and really rocked the establishment. 9. To understand what an Ego State is and to use this new knowledge to spot communication openings and opportunities. 10. To understand better any conversations that go on between parts of me in my head. 11. To learn about psychological HUNGERS and how this will help me to understand addictions and anxiety. 12. To discover how to recognise self and other through the theory of STROKES and how this can change the working atmosphere overnight. 13. To learn – What is a psychological Game? – and why is it vital to know this as a parent, partner or in the work context. 14. To explore my own life script and discover the magic of the unconscious and how this influences me and others every day. 15. To discover that a RACKET isn’t just a noise but a way that I keep myself stuck.
Tickets cost £165 for the 2 days
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First Steps to Successful Private Practice - 1 day workshop
Setting up your own private counselling practice is an exciting opportunity. This workshop will help you get you on the best possible footing before taking the plunge. The workshop is very practical and will help you develop a concrete action plan to use in setting up your practice - giving you the essential building blocks to ensure your practice is successful.
The workshop covers two broad areas; Setting the Thera...peutic Stage and Marketing Your Practice. Setting the Therapeutic Stage looks at what needs to be in place before seeing clients, together with tools you can use in client sessions. Marketing Your Practice covers how you get clients to you to make your practice work for you.
Setting the Therapeutic Stage What needs to be in place before you can begin seeing clients The initial sessions How to be safe How to be successful
Marketing Your Practice How do people find out about you? What do you want to tell them? How can you help the decision-making process?
This workshop is for counsellors and therapists who are considering setting up in private practice. It is a very practical session helping you to develop a concrete action plan for you to use in setting up your practice.
The workshop costs £100 for the day. If you would like more information, please call us on 0113 2583399 or email contact@tatraining.org.
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CPD & Reflective Practice Group with Andy Williams TSTA (P) Come and join a warm and adventurous group that will offer you plenty of mental stimulation and dynamic involvement that will add energy and interest to your practice - and a venue for extra supervision. Sessions are half days on Fridays (see dates below). 9.30am to 1.30pm with a break. Tickets cost £60 per session. 2018 Dates 5 January 2018              2 February 2018                      2 March 2018              ...      4 May 2018                    8 June 2018                   20 July 2018                            7 September 2018         5 October 2018                         2 November 2018          7 December 2018 This set of CPD mornings are aimed at practitioners who are at post-diploma and beyond in experience.  The group will work across all modalities for counsellors, psychotherapists and supervisors – but with a Humanistic and Transactional Analysis focus. Practitioners will be invited to add to the menu at the start of each day.  The typical content of the day might include:
Support from colleagues
Supervision issues
Theory Revision – especially Transactional Analysis
Ethical discussions
Identity as a practitioner
Any CPD or Reflective Practice item
Andy Williams as facilitator will bring a one hour topic for discussion or training to each session, as something to stimulate the group 1 hour taught material each session 3 hours of open space for the group to decide its own agenda. ½ hour break – bring own salad/sandwich lunch Typical Morning: 9.30 – 10.00          Check-In and Agenda Setting 10.00 – 11.00        An update on OCD by Andy Williams 11.00 – 12.00        Group-driven agenda – supervision 12.00 – 12.30        Sandwich Lunch – bring your own 12.30 – 1.30          Group-driven agenda - discussion These six dates will provide 24 hours of CPD – including 6 taught hours on up-to-date, relevant topics – of importance to your practice and professional identity. £60 per person per morning.
FAQs What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? Car:  Parking on site at St James' Church Car Park - arrangements have been agreed with the church and delegates should feel free to park in church car park.  Post Code for Sat Nav LS18 5QW  On street too. Please do not park directly outside the shop - Low Lane Stores - he loses business and gets mad with us!
How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Andy Williams at newfoundationsleeds@gmail.com Mobile 07780 677 697   What's the refund policy? None - all payments are full and final
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The Key to Couples Work Programme The trainer for this course is Jennie Miller, MSc, CTA(P), PTSTA(P) BACP Accred.  The Key to Couples Work has been developed by Jennie to provide a ‘how to…’ model, taking you from assessment through to endings. Jennie defines couples work as any two people in a relationship looking for help. This ranges from a married couple or partners, lesbian or gay couples through to two members of a family such as siblings or parent/child. Course Conten...t The workshop includes:
assessment, intake and contracts, how to introduce the Parent, Adult Child model to your couple, effects the work can have on the practtioner, working with the Drama Triangle and its antitdote, how to manage boundaries and endings.
Who can attend? The workshop is open to counsellors, psychotherapists and practitioners both experienced and those just starting out in couples work. Prior knowledge of TA is not a requirement. Details Saturday 29 & Sun 30th September 2018: 10.00am to 5.00pm. Cost per ticket is £200.  About the Trainer Jennie Miller runs a private practice in Hampshire where she works with individuals, couples and supervisees. She has developed her own training, The Key To Couples Work – a TA based programme. Keen to help others to enter this field of therapy she delivers workshops around the country and abroad.
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Great friendly and professional training centre with lovely staff, great food and an excellent standard of teaching in a friendly gentle way. I will be back! Thank you

Fantastic introduction to Counselling Course and CBT course very reasonable priced. fantastic trainer. Home from home environment. Lovely to meet new people and learn new skills. Fantastic Would highley recommend to anyone. Thank you for the opportunity.

Fabulous training. Engaging and challenging (and incredibly useful in both my personal and professional life).

Fabulous course this weekend. Lovely building, excellent tutor, great cake!

Great friendly and professional training centre with lovely staff, great food and an excellent standard of teaching in a friendly gentle way. I will be back! Thank you

Fantastic introduction to Counselling Course and CBT course very reasonable priced. fantastic trainer. Home from home environment. Lovely to meet new people and learn new skills. Fantastic Would highley recommend to anyone. Thank you for the opportunity.

Fabulous training. Engaging and challenging (and incredibly useful in both my personal and professional life).

Fabulous course this weekend. Lovely building, excellent tutor, great cake!