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Personal development groups for practitioners with Bárbara Godoy A playground for therapists to expand our perception to metaphor, as a way to connect directly with the experience of the other, guided by folklore and fairytales. "Supportive, thought-provoking, emancipating, grounding" Tuesday Evenings Group 6 pm to 7.15 pm  (UK Time) Friday Lunchtime Group 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm (UK time) Spring Term Phase One - 2025 22 and 29 April 6, 13, 20 and 27 May 3, 10, 17 and 24 June Autumn Term Phase Two - 2025 23 and 30 September 7, 14, 21 and 28 October 4, 11, 18 and 25 November Winter Term Phase Three - 2026 20 and 27 January 3, 10, 17 and 24 February 3, 10, 17 and 24 March Winter Term Phase One - 2025 24 and 31 January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 7, 14, 21 and 28 March Spring Term Phase Two - 2025 25 April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May 6, 13, 20 and 27 June Autumn Term Phase Three - 2025 26 September 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 October 7, 14, 21 and 28 November Venue: Online (Zoom) Fee: £350 per term or £900 the whole year Bárbara Godoy M.A., Adv. Dip. Exi. Psy. Existential Psychotherapist Group Leader, Counsellour, Lecturer and Supervisor, MBACP & UKCP accredited, SEA Professional Member, Director of Therapy Harley StreetBárbara’s academic contributions in London since 2008 include lecturing and researching on the theory and practice of Phenomenological Existential Therapy on Doctorate, MA and professional courses at the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology, Regent’s University and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling directed by Emmy van Deurzen. Bárbara has facilitated and designed therapeutic Group Work since 1997. She brought her earliest workshop: “Experiences” to large groups in The Netherlands, Italy, France, UK and Argentina. These awareness-intensive processes are a legacy of the human potential movement (HPM) of the 1960s, with techniques such as AUM Meditation Marathons, Psychodrama, Bioenergetics and Primal Feelings work. Organized by:

Experiential Group Process. A playground for therapists to nurture the imagination, release inhibitions and mobilise therapeutic insights. Unlocking Our-Selves: The Seekers Experiential Group and Process Work with Bárbara Godoy A playground for therapists to nurture the imagination, release inhibitions and mobilise therapeutic insights “Supportive, thought-provoking, emancipating, grounding” Inspired by the most prominent world seekers from antiquity to date. This year’s programme will take us on a profound personal journey of enquiry by cultivating presence and activating aliveness in the group environment OPTION 1: Tuesday Evenings Group 6 pm to 7.15 pm Term 3: Eastern Mystics 17and 24 September 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 October 5, 12, and 19 November OPTION 2:  Friday Lunchtime Group 12.30 pm to 1.45 pm Latin American Writers 20 and 27 September 4, 11, 18 and 25 October 1, 8, 15 and 22 November Venue: Online – Zoom - Fee: £300 (term) Bárbara Godoy M.A., Adv. Dip. Exi. Psy. Existential Psychotherapist Group Leader, Counsellour, Lecturer and Supervisor, MBACP & UKCP accredited, SEA Professional Member, Director of Therapy Harley StreetBárbara’s academic contributions in London since 2008 include lecturing and researching on the theory and practice of Phenomenological Existential Therapy on Doctorate, MA and professional courses at the School of Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology, Regent’s University and the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling directed by Emmy van Deurzen. Bárbara has facilitated and designed therapeutic Group Work since 1997. She brought her earliest workshop: “Experiences” to large groups in The Netherlands, Italy, France, UK and Argentina. These awareness-intensive processes are a legacy of the human potential movement (HPM) of the 1960s, with techniques such as AUM Meditation Marathons, Psychodrama, Bioenergetics and Primal Feelings work.

I want to discuss the existential-phenomenological challenges of viewing the human condition and explore alternatives for openness. We aim to explore the lived experiences on irregular perceptions of reality with an open mind. Each Saturday includes: a live dialogue between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and an International Existential Therapist; a moment to share your thoughts and feelings with the teachers; and a final integration facilitated by Bárbara Godoy. This series of ten dialogues set out to explore the multifaceted dimentions and complexities associated with Existential Therapies. It attempts to engage with various interpretations of insanity through the lens of patients often painful, confounding, and deeply unsettling life experiences. Opening- between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Dr. Yaqui Martinez “From my early days studying psychology, I never felt comfortable with psychopathological nosologies. They seemed exaggerated to me and demonstrated the intense human desire to classify all possible expressions of our existence. Likewise, I have not been comfortable with the tendency to promote dualistic perspectives that compartmentalize our reality into separate aspects where one is not only different from the other but even in opposition, such as the sane/insane dichotomy. During this dialogue, I want to talk with Ernesto about the difficulties involved, from an existential-phenomenological perspective, in viewing the human condition from this position. Perhaps we can ask ourselves together what advantages they offer and what alternatives for openness we can propose.” Dr. Yaqui Martinez. Dr. Yaqui A. Martínez-Robles is a psychologist with Masters, PhD and PsyD in Psychotherapy. He has training in Gestalt Therapy; Music Therapy; Transpersonal Psychology and Holotropic Breathwork (with the Grof Transpersonal Training Association); Narrative and postmodern therapies and Social Constructionism; and in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (with the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and MAPS-Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). He is the author of four books, and co-author of another two, focused on the existential perspective. He has participated with chapters in several books and with articles in several journals. Yaqui is the founder of the Circle of Studies in Existential Therapy, in Mexico City and in Medellin, Colombia,. He teaches existential-phenomenological psychology and therapy in Mexico and different countries of South America. He is the current president of the Latin American Association of Existential Psychotherapy (ALPE). He works in private practice as an existential-phenomenological therapist and coach, in modalities one-on-one, couples and groups. Prof. Ernesto Spinelli was Chair of the Society for Existential Analysis between 1993 and 1999 and is a Life Member of the Society. His writings, lectures and seminars focus on the application of existential phenomenology to the arenas of therapy, supervision, psychology, and executive coaching. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as an APECS accredited executive coach and coaching supervisor. In 2000, he was the Recipient of BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession. And in 2019, Ernesto received the BPS Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice. His most recent book, Practising Existential Therapy: The Relational World 2nd edition (Sage, 2015) has been widely praised as a major contribution to the advancement of existential theory and practice. Living up to the existential dictum that life is absurd, Ernesto is also the author of an on-going series of Private Eye novels. Date and Time: Saturday 19 June from 2 pm to 3 pm – (UK time) Individual Dialogue Fee: £70 Venue: Online Zoom FULL PROGRAMME 2025: 25 January “Knots” with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Bárbara Godoy 22 February “Healing” with Dr. Michael Guy Thompson and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 22 March “Difference” with Prof. Tod DuBose and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 12 April “Polarisation” with Prof. Kirk Schneider and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 3 May “Character” with Prof. Robert Romanyshyn and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 21 June “Opening” with Dr. Yaqui Martinez and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 19 July “Meaning” with Dr. Jan Resnick and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 25 October “Invention” with Dr. Betty Cannon and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 15 November “Hallucination” with Prof. Simon du Plock and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 13 December “Hysteria” with Bárbara Godoy and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli Read the full programme here > Course Organised by:

Recognizing the brilliance of someone psychological disturbance normalizes their experience and opens the door to transformative change. We aim to explore the lived experiences on irregular perceptions of reality with an open mind. Each Saturday includes: a live dialogue between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and an International Existential Therapist; a moment to share your thoughts and feelings with the teachers; and a final integration facilitated by Bárbara Godoy. This series of ten dialogues set out to explore the multifaceted dimentions and complexities associated with Existential Therapies. It attempts to engage with various interpretations of insanity through the lens of patients often painful, confounding, and deeply unsettling life experiences. Invention- between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Dr. Betty Cannon “When I first saw the topic of this year’s dialogues, I asked myself whether I had anything to contribute. After all, I told myself, I do not usually work with psychoses or other so-called ‘extreme’ or’ irregular’ states of consciousness. This started me thinking about a series of demonstration videos that I have been making with students and supervisees over the last couple of years as part of a book project. Do those videos display ‘extreme states’? To my surprise, the answer is yes. They are filled with experiences that might be described as hallucinations (positive and negative), dissociative states, paranoia, delusions, manic and depressive states, crippling anxiety, schizoid withdrawal, depersonalization and derealization, and body dysmorphic phenomena. Not to mention the so-called normal neurotic trances that Freud called transference, countertransference and defenses, psychedelically induced extreme states, and those nightly hallucinations, our dreams. So why did I not remember at least some of these states as being ‘extreme’? Perhaps the answer lies in my perspective on therapy, which is largely existential-phenomenological. I think that the following quote, from a letter that Sartre wrote to R.D. Laing, captures the essence of this perspective: “Like you, I believe that one cannot understand psychological disturbances from the outside, on the basis of a positivistic determinism or reconstruct them with a combination of concepts that remain outside the experience as lived and experienced. I also believe that one cannot study, let alone cure, a neurosis without a fundamental respect for the person of the patient, without a constant effort to grasp the basic situation and relive it, without an attempt to rediscover the response of the person to that situation and––like you, I think––I regard mental illness as the ‘way out’ that the free organism, in its total unity, invents in order to be able to live through an intolerable situation.”* When a client and I together are able to appreciate the true brilliance of this invention, my experience is that it not only normalizes the client’s experience, it also opens the doorway to change. It allows us to invent something new.” Dr. Betty Cannon. Betty Cannon, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who has taught and practiced in Boulder, Colorado, for over 40 years. She is Professor Emerita of the Colorado School of Mines and president and founder of the Boulder Psychotherapy Institute, which has trained mental health professionals in Applied Existential Psychotherapy since 1989. In addition to existential philosophy, especially the philosophy of Sartre, AEP has roots in Gestalt therapy, classical and contemporary psychoanalysis, humanistic psychology (especially the person-centered therapy of Carl Rogers), and body-oriented psychotherapy. Betty is a member of the editorial boards of the Journal for the Society of Existential Analysis and Sartre Studies International. She is the author of Sartre and Psychoanalysis and numerous articles and chapters on existential therapy. Her mentor was Hazel E. Barnes, who translated Sartre into English and who was the world’s foremost Sartre scholar until her death in 2008. Betty is her literary executor, and her book on Sartre is dedicated to Hazel. Prof. Ernesto Spinelli was Chair of the Society for Existential Analysis between 1993 and 1999 and is a Life Member of the Society. His writings, lectures and seminars focus on the application of existential phenomenology to the arenas of therapy, supervision, psychology, and executive coaching. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as an APECS accredited executive coach and coaching supervisor. In 2000, he was the Recipient of BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession. And in 2019, Ernesto received the BPS Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice. His most recent book, Practising Existential Therapy: The Relational World 2nd edition (Sage, 2015) has been widely praised as a major contribution to the advancement of existential theory and practice. Living up to the existential dictum that life is absurd, Ernesto is also the author of an on-going series of Private Eye novels. Date and Time: Saturday 25 October from 2 pm to 3 pm – (UK time) Individual Dialogue Fee: £70 Venue: Online Zoom FULL PROGRAMME 2025: 25 January “Knots” with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Bárbara Godoy 22 February “Healing” with Dr. Michael Guy Thompson and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 22 March “Difference” with Prof. Tod DuBose and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 12 April “Polarisation” with Prof. Kirk Schneider and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 3 May “Character” with Prof. Robert Romanyshyn and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 21 June “Opening” with Dr. Yaqui Martinez and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 19 July “Meaning” with Dr. Jan Resnick and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 25 October “Invention” with Dr. Betty Cannon and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 15 November “Hallucination” with Prof. Simon du Plock and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 13 December “Hysteria” with Bárbara Godoy and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli Read the full programme here > Course Organised by:

I’ll share a case of visual hallucinations, showing how an existential-phenomenological approach helps understand their meaning and purpose. We aim to explore the lived experiences on irregular perceptions of reality with an open mind. Each Saturday includes: a live dialogue between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and an International Existential Therapist; a moment to share your thoughts and feelings with the teachers; and a final integration facilitated by Bárbara Godoy. This series of ten dialogues set out to explore the multifaceted dimentions and complexities associated with Existential Therapies. It attempts to engage with various interpretations of insanity through the lens of patients often painful, confounding, and deeply unsettling life experiences. Hallucination- between Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Prof. Simon du Ploc “The phenomenon of hallucination has been a subject of debate for centuries. It has been suggested that its function was one of revelation or prophesy, and those who hallucinated were often considered to have a ‘sacred’ affliction. In recent times, their function, at least in the West since the Age of Reason, has been often been reduced to primary indicators of schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis. Lumped into the ‘core phenomena’ of schizophrenia, the concern is not so much what they are, or what they mean to the client, or even their content, but their treatment and control. I will present an excerpt from my own clinical practice with a client who presented with distressing visual hallucinations. This piece of work illustrates how approaching such irregular perceptions of reality from an existential-phenomenological perspective can provide a way of understanding their meaning and purpose within a client’s lived experience. I will suggest that such an approach also enables us to take a creative position regarding wider notions of sanity and madness, a position which enables us to navigate a path between, on the one hand, the medical model which typically focusses on reduction and management of hallucinations, and on the other hand, a Laingian view of hallucination as a route to ‘hyper-sanity’. Adopting such a path may enable us to work more confidently with clients when they present with unusual or disturbing perceptions.” Prof. Simon du Ploc. Prof. Simon du Plock is Senior Research Fellow at the Metanoia Institute, London. He was Head of the Faculty of Post-Qualification and Professional Doctorates at the Institute from 2007 to 2020, in which role he directed counselling psychology and psychotherapy research doctorates jointly with Middlesex University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Medicine, a Foundation Member with Senior Practitioner Status of the BPS Register of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy, and a Member of the BPS Register of Applied Psychology Practice Supervisors. He has been a BPS Chartered Counselling Psychologist and UKCP Registered Psychotherapist since 1994. He has authored nearly one hundred journal papers and book chapters on existential therapy, and he has co-edited Existential Analysis, the Journal of the British Society for Existential Analysis, since 1993. He was an editor of the 2019 Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy. He has lectured and trained internationally, and in 2006 he was made an Honorary Member of the East European Association for Existential Therapy in recognition of his contribution to cooperation between West and East Europe in the development of existential psychotherapy. His clinical and research interests include phenomenological research methodology, clinical and research supervision, existential pedagogy, and working with issues of addiction and dependency. Prof. Ernesto Spinelli was Chair of the Society for Existential Analysis between 1993 and 1999 and is a Life Member of the Society. His writings, lectures and seminars focus on the application of existential phenomenology to the arenas of therapy, supervision, psychology, and executive coaching. He is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS) as well as an APECS accredited executive coach and coaching supervisor. In 2000, he was the Recipient of BPS Division of Counselling Psychology Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession. And in 2019, Ernesto received the BPS Award for Distinguished Contribution to Practice. His most recent book, Practising Existential Therapy: The Relational World 2nd edition (Sage, 2015) has been widely praised as a major contribution to the advancement of existential theory and practice. Living up to the existential dictum that life is absurd, Ernesto is also the author of an on-going series of Private Eye novels. Date and Time: Saturday 15 November from 2 pm to 3 pm – (UK time) Individual Dialogue Fee: £70 Venue: Online Zoom FULL PROGRAMME 2025: 25 January “Knots” with Prof. Ernesto Spinelli and Bárbara Godoy 22 February “Healing” with Dr. Michael Guy Thompson and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 22 March “Difference” with Prof. Tod DuBose and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 12 April “Polarisation” with Prof. Kirk Schneider and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 3 May “Character” with Prof. Robert Romanyshyn and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 21 June “Opening” with Dr. Yaqui Martinez and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 19 July “Meaning” with Dr. Jan Resnick and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 25 October “Invention” with Dr. Betty Cannon and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 15 November “Hallucination” with Prof. Simon du Plock and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli 13 December “Hysteria” with Bárbara Godoy and Prof. Ernesto Spinelli Read the full programme here > Course Organised by:

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This Psychology, Counselling, Psychotherapy & Anxiety - 4 Courses Bundle course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Earn 2 certifications in 1 course, on successful completion of the course you will be eligible to obtain an endorsed certificate from the Quality Licence Scheme along with the certificate of achievement (4 CPD points) without any further studies. Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this Psychology, Counselling, Psychotherapy & Anxiety - 4 Courses Bundle course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident psychotherapist or counsellor and develop more advanced skills. This comprehensive course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of psychotherapy and counselling. This course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. How Will I Benefit? Boost your career in psychotherapy and counselling Deepen your knowledge and skills in your chosen field just in hours not years! Study a course that is easy to follow. Save money and time by studying at your convenient time Have access to a tutor whenever you are in need So, what are you thinking about! Start getting the benefits by enrolling today! 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Therapeutic Relationship & Environment Setting up therapeutic environment Listening Skills & Listening Stages Establishing positive therapeutic relationship Stress - and Anger management Approaches & Schools of Thought Person-Centred Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy & Psychoanalysis Gestalt Therapy Existential Psychotherapy Types & Forms of psychotherapy Individual Psychotherapy Group sessions (workshops) Couple psychotherapy Online (Skype) Therapy Mental Health Conditions Psychotherapy for Depression Psychotherapy for Anxiety disorders Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia Gender Identity Disorder (Gender Dysphoria) Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders Helping the Client in Crisis Suicidal Thinking & Talking Self Harm Cases Relationship Breakdown Working as a Therapist How to Set Up Own Practice Registration & Accreditation Where to Advertise Own Services Thank You & Good Bye! 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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of various humanistic therapy approaches. Participants will learn to apply client-centered therapy principles, analyze existential therapy concepts, implement gestalt therapy techniques, explore logotherapy methods, and incorporate narrative therapy principles.  After the successful completion of the course, you will be able to learn about the following, Apply client-centered therapy principles in fostering empathetic and supportive therapeutic relationships. Analyze and apply existential therapy concepts within the physical, social, personal, and making realms. Implement gestalt therapy techniques, including the paradoxical change, "here" and "now" focus, empty chair, and exaggeration techniques. Explore logotherapy methods such as dereflection, paradoxical intention, and Socratic Dialogue. Incorporate narrative therapy principles, including fostering respect, non-blaming approaches, and recognizing the client as the expert in their own narrative. Participants will apply client-centered therapy principles to build empathetic therapeutic relationships. They will analyze and apply existential therapy concepts across various realms. Gestalt therapy techniques, including paradoxical change and "here" and "now" focus, will be mastered. Logotherapy methods such as dereflection and paradoxical intention will be explored, along with incorporating narrative therapy principles.   Explore a range of therapeutic methods in this course, including client-centered therapy for building empathetic connections, existential therapy for multi-realm analysis, gestalt techniques for dynamic interventions, logotherapy for profound exploration, and narrative therapy principles fostering respect and empowering clients as narrative experts. Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines Watch this video to gain further insight. Navigating the MSBM Study Portal Watch this video to gain further insight. Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components Watch this video to gain further insight. Types of Humanistic Therapy Self-paced pre-recorded learning content on this topic. Types of Humanistic Therapy Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Read each question carefully and choose the response that you feel is correct. All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details. There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course. The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience. Humanistic Therapist Client-Centered Counselor Gestalt Therapist Existential Psychotherapist Logotherapist Narrative Therapist Holistic Wellness Coach Empowerment Counselor Person-Centered Psychotherapist Mindfulness Therapist Average Completion Time 2 Weeks Accreditation 3 CPD Hours Level Advanced Start Time Anytime 100% Online Study online with ease. Unlimited Access 24/7 unlimited access with pre-recorded lectures. Low Fees Our fees are low and easy to pay online.

This Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy - 3 Courses Bundle course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Earn 2 certifications in 1 course, on successful completion of the course you will be eligible to obtain an endorsed certificate from the Quality Licence Scheme along with the certificate of achievement (4 CPD points) without any further studies. Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy - 3 Courses Bundle course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident psychotherapist or counsellor and develop more advanced skills. This comprehensive course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of psychotherapy and counselling. This course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. How Will I Benefit? Boost your career in psychotherapy and counselling Deepen your knowledge and skills in your chosen field just in hours not years! Study a course that is easy to follow. Save money and time by studying at your convenient time Have access to a tutor whenever you are in need So, what are you thinking about! Start getting the benefits by enrolling today! Why Choose Lead Academy: Lifetime Access High-quality e-learning study materials and online assignment questions Learn the most in-demand skills Effective assessment frameworks for the evaluation and instant feedback Self-paced, no fixed schedules 24/7 customer support through email Available to students anywhere in the world No hidden fee Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform Who is this course for? This comprehensive course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of psychotherapy and counselling. Entry Requirement There are no academic entry requirements for this course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol. Method of Assessment On successful completion of the Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy - 4 Courses Bundle course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will be evaluated automatically and the results will be given to you immediately. Career path This course opens a brand new door for you to enter the relevant job market and also provides you with the chance to accumulate in-depth knowledge at the side of needed skills to become flourishing in no time. You will also be able to add your new skills to your CV, enhance your career and become more competitive in your chosen industry. Course Curriculum Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy at Qls Level 3 Introduction to the Course About the Instructor About the Course Introduction to Psychotherapy What is 'Psychotherapy'? Difference between 'Counselling' and 'Psychotherapy' Who needs psychotherapy? Therapeutic Relationship & Environment Setting up therapeutic environment Listening Skills & Listening Stages Establishing positive therapeutic relationship Stress - and Anger management Approaches & Schools of Thought Person-Centred Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy & Psychoanalysis Gestalt Therapy Existential Psychotherapy Types & Forms of psychotherapy Individual Psychotherapy Group sessions (workshops) Couple psychotherapy Online (Skype) Therapy Mental Health Conditions Psychotherapy for Depression Psychotherapy for Anxiety disorders Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia Gender Identity Disorder (Gender Dysphoria) Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders Helping the client in crisis Suicidal thinking & talking Self harm cases Relationship breakdown Working as a Therapist How to set up own practice Registration & Accreditation Where to advertise own services Thank you & Good Bye! Supplementary Resources Supplementary Resources - Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy at QLS Level 3 Child Counsellor at QLS Level 3 Introduction Psychology of Growth and Development Therapeutic Language Psychological Issues Therapeutic Outcomes Working as a Counsellor Study Materials Addiction Psychology and Counselling at QLS Level 3 About Theories of Addiction Addiction Treatments Addiction in Society Addiction in Families Working with Addiction Supplementary Resources Recognised Accreditation CPD Certification Service This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field. Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.     Certificate of Achievement Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Psychology, Counselling & Psychotherapy - 4 Courses Bundle Endorsed Certificate by the Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. You/your employer can verify your certificate through our website. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs Is Cpd a Recognised Qualification in the UK? CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. 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Quality Guarantee: Promising training excellence, satisfaction gurantee Accredited by CPD UK & Quality License Scheme Tutor Support Unlimited support via email, till you complete the course Recognised Certification: Accepted by thousands of professional bodies Start Anytime With 1 year access to the course materials Online Learning Learn from anywhere, whenever you want This Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling Course is a transformative journey of personal and professional growth, where you will acquire therapeutic skills, gain knowledge of psychological theories and develop a solid foundation to become a compassionate and competent psychotherapist and Counselor. This course at a glance Eligible to apply for the insurance Accredited by International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) Accredited by CPD UK Endorsed by Quality Licence Scheme Define psychotherapy and understand who needs psychotherapy Recognise the difference between counselling and psychotherapy Learn how to set up the therapeutic environment and the positive therapeutic relationship Learn a variety of listening skills and ways to help those who are dealing with mental health issues Know how to manage stress and anger Understand existential psychotherapy, psychodynamic therapy, and psychoanalysis as well as other approaches and schools of thought Recognise the various types and forms of psychotherapy, such as couple therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy Learn about anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, gender identity syndrome, and eating disorders Know how to assist a client who is having suicidal or self-harming thoughts, as well as how to deal with a relationship breakdown Know how to start your own practice as a psychotherapist Know how to conduct child counselling through various methods and techniques Understand the psychology behind growth and development Recognise the psychological issues faced by children and know how to work with children Develop compassion towards people suffering from mental and emotional issues Understand what causes depression and recognise the types of depression Recognise various types of medicine and methods that can treat depression Identify the counselling approaches that can be made to treat depression Understand the responsibilities and qualities of a counsellor Why Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling Course right for you? If you have good active listening skills, are empathetic and nonjudgmental, and have a strong desire to help people improve their lives, this Level 4 Counselling and Psychotherapy Course is ideal for you. This course covers the practical aspects of becoming a counsellor or psychologist to ensure that you follow professional norms and keep your safety in mind. You'll learn how to help those who are dealing with emotional and mental issues by assisting them in identifying their problems and developing strategies to deal with them. This psychotherapy and counselling courses online will teach you ways to set up a therapeutic environment, how to establish a positive therapeutic relationship and ways to manage stress and anger. You learn about the various therapy methods as well as the types and forms of therapy. This course will also prepare you to assist people to overcome and heal from suicidal thoughts, self-harm and relationship breakdown. You will also acquire knowledge about child counselling and depression counselling in detail. Upon successful completion of this Level 4 Online Counselling and Psychotherapy Courses, you will be equipped with the essential skills and knowledge to start your own counselling practice and help people overcome a number of mental illnesses and emotional difficulties. You can also contact us for more information. Diploma in Psychotherapy and Counselling Course Details Accredited by International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) is a leading accredited organisation that certifies and regulates alternative therapists, healers, and training providers around the world. After completing the IPHM accredited course you will be eligible to apply for the insurance.   CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.   The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. Course Curriculum Introduction to the Course About the Instructor About the Instructor Introduction to Psychotherapy What is 'Psychotherapy'. Difference between 'Counselling' and 'Psychotherapy' Who Needs Psychotherapy. Therapeutic Relationship & Environment Setting Up Therapeutic Environment Listening Skills & Listening Stages Establishing Positive Therapeutic Relationship Stress - And Anger Management Approaches & Schools of Thought Person-Centred Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy & Psychoanalysis Gestalt Therapy Existential Psychotherapy Types & Forms of psychotherapy Individual Psychotherapy Group sessions (workshops) Couple psychotherapy Online (Skype) Therapy Mental Health Conditions Psychotherapy for Depression Psychotherapy for Anxiety Disorders Psychotherapy for Schizophrenia Gender Identity Disorder (Gender Dysphoria) Psychotherapy for Eating Disorders Helping the Client in Crisis Suicidal Thinking & Talking Self Harm Cases Relationship Breakdown Working as a Therapist How to Set Up Own Practice Registration & Accreditation Where to Advertise Own Services Thank you & Good Bye! Child Counselling Psychology of Growth and Development The Development Cycle Parent, Child, Teacher Relationships The Complexities of Growth Introduction - Psychological Development Therapeutic Language Conflict and Stress Behavioural Therapies Working with Children The Use of Language Memory Psychological Issues Grief and Bereavement Exploring Grief and Letting Go Dysfunctional Families What is Co-Dependency Child Bullying and Child Abuse Who should take this course? This Level 4 Counselling and Psychotherapy Course is primarily aimed at: Therapist Psychologist Counsellor Aspiring psychologist/counsellor Students of Psychology Anyone working in any care or therapeutic setting This course, on the other hand, is not limited to a single career or field of endeavour. It may also benefit a broader group of people who want to learn about Counselling and Psychotherapy in order to become more self-aware, compassionate, gentle, and kind to themselves and others around them. Entry Requirements There are no academic entry requirements for this Level 4 Counselling and Psychotherapy Course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds. However, you are required to have a laptop/desktop/tablet or smartphone and a good internet connection. Assessment Method This Level 4 Counselling and Psychotherapy Course assesses learners through multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Upon successful completion of the modules, learners must answer MCQs to complete the assessment procedure. Through the MCQs, it is measured how much a learner could grasp from each section. In the assessment pass mark is 60%. You can also check out our popular Professional Psychotherapy Training Course today! Certification Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65. Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35. FAQs Is level 4 counselling equivalent to a degree? Level 4 qualification is thoroughly recognised as being equivalent to completing the first year of a bachelor's degree. Getting a Level 4 diploma will show that you have the knowledge, and skills in counselling. Is a counsellor the same as a psychologist? No. A counsellor and a psychologist are two different types of professions. A counsellor provides guidance, support and advice to people to overcome emotional illness, but the psychologist studies human behaviours, emotions and mental processes. What are the similarities between a counsellor and a therapist? A Counsellor, who is also entitled as a therapist, are life advising and coaching practitioners. With psychotherapists, you can resolve your emotional issues by modifying specific aspects of your life that make you vulnerable. The similarities are that both help people improve their mental state. Is there any advanced course of the Diploma in Psychotherapy and counselling course level 4? Yes, we do have an advanced diploma in psychotherapy course. After completing the diploma in psychotherapy and counselling course level 3, you can do the advanced diploma. How will I purchase this course? First, select your desired course plan among the multiple existing course plans on the right side of your screen, then select the payment type, and once you made the payment, you can access the course any time you want. I made my payment. How will I get access to this course? A confirmation email will be sent to your registered email after payment. Hereafter anytime, you can start your learning journey with Lead Academy. I am from outside the UK. Will I get access to the Course? Yes, you can. Since it is an e-learning course, anyone from anywhere can enrol in our courses. What is an Accredited course? The professional body approves the procedures if any e-learning platform claims its courses are accredited. What is the benefit of doing an accredited course? You will only realize the benefit of having an accredited certificate once you face the corporate world. As employees, job places, and more value the accredited certificate, you must own this certificate by doing the course with us. What do you mean by a CPD course? CPD refers to Continuing Professional Development, and the CPD-accredited course is developed for individuals who want to improve and update their skills within their professional field continuously. This certificate claims that the certificate holder's knowledge is up-to-date in their work area.