• To assist those who practice couples counselling in reflexive thought when they consider what might be a helpful therapeutic intervention for a couple.

Content -

• Discussion and consideration of psychodynamic and systemic interventions, their intention, their use, and their appropriateness when consideration a situation with a couple in counselling.
• When considering an intervention:
  • What’s it meant to achieve?
  • What do I want the couple to notice that might help them?
  • How do I judge if what I want them to notice is what they might need to help them?
  • Circular questions: having delivered one, how do I use the new information to creating the next Q (I think this is part if the circular process)
  • Which interventions are better than others toward a particular purpose.
  • Nothing I’ve said appears to have helped – what now?

Note – whilst this workshop is intended for qualified couples counsellors, counsellors who are familiar with psychodynamic and systemic therapy and who are considering training as a couples counsellor may find this workshop of interest.

Trainers:

Sue Esau.

Originally trained by Relate, for whom she still works, Sue has been in couples practice as a therapist, supervisor and trainer, for 25 years.

Course Delivery

Registration.

To book your place, either print off the booking slip below and send it with your money (cheque made payable to Chichester Counselling Services), or pay by cash in person at our office (find us).

Related posts:

1. Client Assessment Training June – July 2010
2. Diploma & Certificate in Couples Counselling

• Assessment for time limited and open term counselling
• Working frame
• Risk assessment
• Theoretical and practical considerations 

Content 

• Purposes of assessment
• The assessment task
• Risk assessment skills
• Developing and integrating your own style
• Identifying clients unsuitable for counselling

Students will be required to carry out an assessment between workshops, for which they will receive supervision during the course.

Trainers:

Penny Spearman

Having supervised client assessors for 7 years, Penny draws on 40 years of experience as an assessor and lecturer in social work, as deputy head of counselling at WPF and as a therapist in mental health.

Jan Irwin

Jan is a BACP Accredited Counsellor and qualified Supervisor. Having worked as an assessor for a number of years, Jan is Counselling Manager, including the Assessment Team, at Chichester Counselling Services. She also works in private practice, including work with EAP’s

 Course Delivery

Registration.

To book your place, either print off the booking slip below and send it with your money (cheque made payable to Chichester Counselling Services), or pay by cash in person at our office (find us).

Related posts:

1. Couples Counselling Workshop – 1,001 Interventions – Saturday 6 November, 2010

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MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice

Counsellors holding a CCS Diploma in Psychotherapeutic  Counselling (Psychodynamic) or in Psychodynamic Counselling, awarded within the previous  6 years, may apply to Bath Spa University (BSU) for registration to their MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice. An APL award of 60 credits will be made on acceptance to the progrmame, leaving  a further 120  credits to be gained, normally over 2 years of study

Delivered under the BSU Continuing Professional Development programme, the MA is a work-based, distance learning programme. Students may use their practice and prior training as material on which to base various stages of the programme.

In addition to the tutorials and other support provided by BSU, CCS provides an MA student support programme for counsellors working in CCS en route to the award.

Postgraduate Diploma

The programme also provides for those interested in studying for a Postgraduate Diploma for which 60 credits must be added to the APL award of 60 for the Diploma. This typically can be acheived over one year.

Click here for more information and Bath Spa MA contact  details.

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After many months of work, CCS is proud to present our brand new website.

Background.

Based upon the very popular WordPress open source blog software, our new website greatly assists us in publishing information quickly and accurately to our readers.  We hope that the site will make finding information about CCS, our training and our counselling services, more easily accessible.

Thank you.

We would like to thank all members of staff – past and present – who participated in our new site’s development, and to all to all staff – present and future – who are and will be contributing to the site’s content.

We hope you will find our new website easy to use and we would welcome you leaving us comments and feedback (see below).

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Interested in our three year diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling that qualifies you to work as a counsellor? Please click here for further information.

For improved communication and interpersonal skills or access to a Diploma.

“….now I listen better…………..am more aware of my patient…………..beyond just their physical symptoms……………it doesn’t take any longer……………….now my patients leave smiling”  -  Quote: A medical professional recently taking  the Certificate course.

CCS’s Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Theory and Skills is a one-year, part time, course providing access to our Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, for those who have little or no prior counselling training. This course may also be taken as a stand-alone qualification for those in other professions wishing to improve their inter-personal and communication skills. Formal qualifications are not essential and there are no age limits. Selection is by interview soon after receipt your application and is concerned with qualities, rather than qualifications, of the applicant. In considering your suitability for the training, we pay particular attention to life experience and motivation. We are also interested in your willingness to participate fully in the training experiences and your commitment to personal development.

Overview of the training.

CCS is committed to an equal opportunities policy, we aim to deal with all applications without discrimination.

We hope that the information below enables you to get a flavour of both the training course and the organisation as a whole. We hope that you find this information useful in making your decision. If you have any further enquiries you can contact us by telephone, e-mail or fax.

About Chichester Counselling Services.

Chichester Counselling Services is an independent charity founded in 1979 offering affordable counselling to adults in the local community. We are affiliated to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Our Diploma course has been accredited with the BACP since 1994, making it a nationally recognised qualification. We also offer a programme of short courses and workshops in counselling related issues. The training and most client work take place in our building in the heart of Chichester.

The certificate training.

For those students who wish to learn basic counselling theory and skills, perhaps to enhance your competence in your present employment, the first year of our BACP-accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling course may be undertaken on its own to receive our Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills & Theory.

This opportunity also offers you the ability to explore counselling, for those students who are unsure about actually practising therapy with clients, unsure about investing the time to complete a diploma or perhaps unsure about making a career change into counselling.

Successful completion of the year leads to the award of a Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills & Theory. The certificate is not a British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy-accredited qualification, but it would be transferable for those wishing to complete our BACP-accredited diploma (an additional 2 years part-time) with us at a later date, or perhaps elsewhere.

Part-time training takes place each year beginning either in October (lasting for three terms) or January (lasting for two terms – with the same material as offered in the three-term training).

Related posts:

1. Introduction to CCS’s Psychodynamic/Psychotherapeutic Training
2. Diploma & Certificate in Couples Counselling

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The decision to train as a counsellor and on which course is a very important one which needs careful deliberation.

If you haven’t already done so, you need to investigate what counselling is all about and a good way of finding out more is to obtain the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)’s leaflet entitled “Training in Counselling” – from British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, 1 Regent Place, Rugby, Warwicks CV21 2PJ. BACP aims to promote high standards in both counselling training and practice.

Which Approach?

The next aspect to consider is which approach to counselling appeals to you most. BACP recommends that courses provide a “core theoretical model” and ours offers a psychodynamic approach. It can be said that the psychodynamic model is an excellent base for all counselling and one to which skills from other models can be added later if desired.

You also need to know that BACP implemented a Course Recognition scheme in 1988. (This has since become known as a Course Accreditation scheme). Courses which have gained “Accreditation” meet rigorous standards and “participants” on such courses “might reasonably expect to function as counsellors on satisfactory completion of the course”. Chichester Counselling Services’ training courses are BACP Accredited.

Accreditation.

There is an increasing demand for counsellors both in the public and private sector and you will find that it is expected that counsellors will either have or be working towards Individual Accreditation by BACP. “Those BACP members applying for accreditation who have completed an accredited course after the date of accreditation are deemed to have fulfilled the training requirements for individual accreditation and will not be required to complete that section of the accreditation application form.” If you do not attend an “Accredited” training course “the applicant will be expected to have completed a course which is substantial enough to be regarded as a ‘core training’”. Proving this involves a lot of complicated form filling without the assurance that BACP will accept the training that you have done. (BACP asks other courses not to include in their publicity material the fact that they intend to apply or are applying for accreditation as hopes can be raised inappropriately as occasionally applications are withdrawn, rejected or encounter delays while conditions are met.)

CCS gained “Accredited” status in June 1994 being only one of twenty-two such courses nationwide outside London.

Our courses.

The Web site provides information about the courses available at CCS. These courses provide students with a broad conceptual background in counselling using a combined academic, practical and experiential focus based on the psychodynamic model. The specific aims of the course are:

a) to provide a high quality counselling course so as to ensure a sound theoretical base of all the stages of human growth and development, as well as the relevant ideas and models associated with psychodynamic counselling, social behaviour and personal change.

b) to provide basic skills training and those additional skills particularly related to a psychodynamic approach.

c) to promote the growth of individual student’s self awareness through group work and personal therapy.

Most courses ask you to have achieved at least 100 counselling sessions before a Diploma can be awarded. It can be very difficult to find clients, a suitable setting (rooms) and supervision of your work (an ethical and training requirement). At CCS all the worry is taken out of this for you as from the second year onwards we provide suitable clients, counselling rooms, good administrative back-up and first class supervision. All our supervisors have undertaken additional training in supervision and work in a way that reflects the “core” psychodynamic model. Do not underestimate how difficult it might be to find clients, a place to work and supervision with a supervisor with an approach compatible with your training. At CCS the anxiety is taken out of this for you in the fully integrated package we offer.

How much of your time?

You may also be wondering about the amount of time to allow. Participating in a professional training as part of a career whether paid or voluntary can be demanding. It requires time and commitment and, to use a cliché, “the more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.” However, most trainees become fascinated by the work and eager to know more.

Pre-qualifications?

Though we do not ask for academic qualifications, you will need the capacity to understand and apply theory. We have found some of our most naturally gifted counsellors are not always those with the highest academic qualifications.

In addition to the guiding concepts and assumptions reflected in an Accredited course ( listed in the BACP pamphlet previously mentioned ) we also offer pastoral care and tutorial support throughout the training to help you meet the challenges and rewards inherent in achieving your potential as a counsellor, in this way your development is encouraged and a very professional service is offered to our clients.

What next?

Your next step is to complete and submit an application form. Download the application form from the Downloadable Leaflets Section (right hand side column).

If you feel you are eligible for entry into the second year (see the criteria) please complete the relevant parts in the application form.

All applicants will hear by letter whether or not you have been successful in reaching the interview stage.

Paul Smith
Training Manager

Related posts:

1. Certificate in Psychodynamic Counselling Skills/Theory
2. Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling

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How we can help you:

Counselling is an effective way of helping people in a safe confidential manner.  People seeking help can examine their deeper feelings and discover for themselves new outlooks on life, and be assisted to make difficult choices for themselves.  It can also result in discovery of new and different ways of responding to the pressures of day to day living and the manner in which personal relationships work.

Our service offers:

• A prompt initial appointment
• Counselling on a weekly basis in Chichester in a secure, confidential setting
  • The counselling will be either open-ended where no fixed date is set for ending the counselling
  • or brief/time-limited where we agree together to a fixed number of sessions – usually 6 or to 12
  • or Couple Counselling – open ended or brief
  • Counselling at a reasonable cost, depending upon financial circumstances – no one is denied help because of lack of money
  • Professional psychodynamic counselling for individuals and systemic & psychodynamic counselling for couples
  • A team of trained counsellors or counsellors in training working under regular and professional supervision
  • People thinking about counselling may be:

Coming to Counselling:

As a first step, make an appointment to come along and meet an experienced counselling assessor.  They will listen to what you are wanting and can tell you about the resources that CCS can offer.  Regular sessions can be agreed with a selected counsellor.  These are arranged on a mutually convenient weekly basis and may be held during the day, or the evening.

Just call our office on 01243 789200 to book an initial consultation.

Counselling Contributions.

CCS relies on client contributions and fund-raising in order to provide its service.   Some of our services are charged at full-cost.   For our standard counselling service, we ask that clients consider a contribution of between £15 and £60 per session.  As a charity, however, we undertake to provide this service to all clients, regardless of their ability to pay, or willingness to make a donation.   As client donations are voluntary, they may be eligible for Gift-Aid.

Contracts with employers.

CCS works with employers and health insurance companies to provide counselling for their employees or clients (contact us to discuss).  CCS also welcomes NHS and Social Services funding for individual clients.

Related posts:

1. CCS Introduces Couple Counselling
2. CCS Introduces Brief Therapy

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Chichester Counselling Services – 30^th Anniversary

Chichester Counselling Services is a voluntary agency that has been providing high-quality affordable counselling and counselling training to the residents of Chichester District for 30 years.  Now based in Little London, Chichester, they offer a rarely available service – affordable confidential counselling, for as many sessions as the client wants or needs, and a range of other therapy options.

Offering over 100 sessions per week to clients who come from all over the district and sometimes beyond, Chichester Counselling Services is often recommended by GPs to patients suffering from stress and anxiety, depression, relationship problems, breavement, and issues from the past that remain unresolved.

Jan Irwin, Counselling Manager, says ‘difficult financial times often add stress to relationships and family life.  The opportunity to talk with a trained counsellor can be invaluable in releasing painful emotions, and lead to finding new ways forward’.

Clients have commented:

‘I have a much better understanding of why my problems affected me in the way they did.  I have been off anti-depressants since March, which is a result in itself.’

‘I am now able to carry out my day to day life again with confidence, which I was not able to do before.’

‘Life is certainly looking rosier.  In addition I do know that help is at hand if I need it.’

For those looking for a career in counselling, CCS provides a nationally accredited training, leading to a Certificate, and then a Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling.  The supportive community at CCS is an important part of the training experience.  Many counsellors stay with CCS after qualification to offer their counselling expertise on a part-time voluntary basis.

Providing professional counselling to those unable to afford a commercial rate is always going to be a financial challenge, but CCS is grateful to local trust funds and receives a small amount from local councils.  Volunteer administrative support is always welcome.

Paul Smith, the Acting Chief Executive of CCS, says ‘we have marked our 30^th Anniversary with a very successful conference for counselling professionals, and plan a CCS reunion in the autumn.  These are difficult times for voluntary agencies but with a strong professional team and commitment to our core mission we hope to continue our work for as long as it is needed.’

The service is readily accessible to the general public who can call to book an appointment.

Contact us today…

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(These details are for 2009-2010)

This course is for BACP Accredited Counsellors.

Aims: CCS’ Couple Counselling training aims to develop students in four areas:  Skills, Theory, Ethical considerations & Reflexive practice.

Content: An integration of psychodynamic understanding with systemic intervention covering: Communication, Management of conflict, Couple fit, Separation, Divorce & Sexual relationships.

Time: 6 hours per day, Saturday and Sunday on the 1st weekend of every month,except Bank Holiday weekends – marked * below.

Trainers
Course leader Sue Esau: Originally trained by Relate, for whom she still works, Sue has been in couples practice as a therapist, supervisor and trainer, for 25 years.

Cost
Members of CCS: £1,795, others: £1,990.

To receive further information:

• Register your details in the short course catalogue (click here),
• send us an email (click here),
• Telephone: 01243 789200,
• or write to us:
  Chichester Counselling Services,
  32 Little London,
  Chichester,
  PO19 1PL.

Related posts:

1. Couples Counselling Workshop – 1,001 Interventions – Saturday 6 November, 2010

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Therapy of between six and twelve sessions enables you and the counsellor to focus on a key problem or area of difficulty in your life. It is a limited commitment in terms of time and money, but surprisingly effective.

Why Counselling?

Our counselling provides a space in which to talk with a trained counsellor about issues or feelings that worry or disturb you. When working in a stressed environment being given time to reflect, express feelings, consider options, and find a way forward can release that stress and enable you to access internal resources that have been blocked.

Why Chichester Counselling Services?

Chichester Counselling Services provides a pleasant, neutral venue away from work and family. All our six session counsellors are qualified in both open-ended and brief therapeutic work.

All our counselling session times begin on the hour, and we have appointments to suit you from from 9am until 8pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9am until 4pm Fridays (though we can arrange later appointments on Fridays when required)

Our location in central Chichester is accessible and private. Client confidentiality is a key value for us.

Why Now?

Stress is a regular part of our lives, but sometimes a particular stressor becomes too much. It may be a loss or bereavement, a significant change in your work or personal life, an issue from the past that troubles, or a dilemma you can’t see a way through. Finding the right help makes a real difference.

Call us today to book your appointment
01243 789200

Related posts:

1. CCS Introduces Couple Counselling
2. Our Counselling Service