Certificate Level Training Course 2025 in client-centred, contact-orientated counselling in a nature setting
The Heart Wood Certificate Level Training Course is an in-person residential course, being offered as a seven-month long training experience, totalling 100 hours of CPD.
The focus will be on the ways of being, philosophy, ethics and structures necessary for practitioners wanting to work outside the counselling room. A large amount of the input will focus on the many attitudes and skills of working with groups in nature, most of which are transferable to one-to-one working. We will also include specific elements of working one-to-one in nature.
The 100 hours of training includes a minimum of five days of input in ‘Contact’ work by including the Extended Certificate in Pre-Therapy (contact reflections) certified by the Pre-Therapy International Network.
This course is not a qualification as such, but a rich experiential training opportunity, in line with person-centred training values, which recognises practitioners as responsible for their own learning. More information can be downloaded here.
COURSE LEADERS
The course is led by Heart Wood Founder and Lead Facilitator, Chip Ponsford and Heart Wood Mentor, Consultant and Lead Facilitator, Rab Erskine. To find out more about Chip and Rab please go to Who We Are
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
This course is for qualified and practicing humanistic or person-centred counsellors who are receiving ongoing supervision and are members of a governing body.
The course has limited places for up to 12 participants. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
2025 COURSE DATES
Fri 11 - Sun 13 April
Fri 23 - Sun 25 May
Fri 27 - Sun 29 June
Fri 1 - Sun 3 August
Fri 5 - Sun 7 September
Fri 10 - Sun 12 October
COURSE LOCATION : This is a residential course which will be held in rural Northumberland in private woodland and within the Walled Garden at Minsteracres Retreat Centre, Consett, DH8 9RT. The nearest train station is Stocksfield on the Newcastle - Carlisle line, ten minutes from Minsteracres. Transport is provided from the station to the site.
COST: £2,700 (£450 per weekend). Fees include camping accommodation and food. Course fee payable in instalments in advance.
APPLICATIONS: Please complete the application to express your interest here.
Contact
- Phone (eve): N/A
- Phone day: 01434 607726
- Phone (mob): 07813 814644
- Email: emma@heartwoodcharity.org