Professional Training

At A Safe Space to be Me, we work tirelessly to promote professionalism within the counselling field and beyond.

We do this by providing training placements for students from all of the colleges & Universities across N.Ireland, working in partnership with -

NRC Ballymena

SERC Lisburn

SRC Banbridge

NWRC L'derry

Belfast Met

Ulster University &
Queen's University

As well as being a placement provider we have written our own bespoke training programs and professional counsellor training, having recently had all of our courses re-validated and Quality checked by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. (NCPS)

The NCPS play an important role within the profession of counselling in the UK and in May 2013 the Society was one of the first organisations to gain Accredited Register status with the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register programme.

According to the NCPS "training as a counsellor is a substantial investment of time and money and you should choose carefully. There are many different courses which can make the choice a confusing one. In general, a course should include a balance of theoretical study and skills training and should encourage personal as well as professional development. It should, preferably, be recognised by a professional body like the NCS and agree to abide by that body’s Code of Ethics."

We have been assessed by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society which means that in the opinion of the Society the training we offer is safe, ethical and delivered in a competent fashion.

Level 3 Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People

This establshed 2 day course has been awarded "Quality Checked" status by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society on a yearly basis for almost 5 years.

Delivered by our resident child therapists, it will provide the fundamentals for any trainee therapist or qualified professionals (such as teachers, classroom assistants, support workers etc) to work safely and ethically with young people whilst out in a supervising agency.
This course is also suitable for anyone interested in making a difference in a child's life on a personal level also.

This course is highly recommended for therapists alike, even those who don't work with children and young people as many of our clients may be "stuck" in a childlike state.

Day 1

Ages & stage (Erickson)
Carrying out an assessment with a Young Person
Importance difference between Young People and Adults
Models for working with Young People
Child Centred Systemic Model encompassing a strengths approach
The importance of being outcome based
Safeguarding

Day 2

Therapeutic Interventions for working with Young People
Play modalities - getting to know you Jenga and other board games
Strengths based approaches - resilience building, emotional regulations, strength cards, story cubes
Self esteem work
Benefits of review
Self care for the therapist

E.O.I can be made by emailing info@asafespacetobeme.co.uk
Places are limited

Cost £150 per person. Concessions available for students and trainees. CPD certificate will be issued for attendance.

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ADHD Together

This new and exciting 2 day course has been awarded "Quality Checked" status by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society and has received rave reviews from professionals as well as individuals with ADHD!! This is the information that your employees, clients and bosses wish you knew!

Based on the latest research, this course provide the fundamentals for any professional working with individuals with ADHD. Suitable for counsellors, line managers, and professionals at all levels, this course provides the knowledge required to gain a better understanding of individuals with ADHD.

While ADHD is all over social media, some information is misinformation and this in itself could be detrimental to those with ADHD. There are many out who think that ADHD is simply attention deficit, but in truth it is so much more.

With knowledge comes power, and the knowledge on this course provides you with a bird's eye view of what goes on for individuals with ADHD on a daily basis and how best to work with an adult with ADHD to provide more of the results you wish to see, whether they are your client, staff member, patient, fellow professional or boss.

Using various strategies, this course provides you with the know-how to build and enhance relationships and provide a space that not only recognises ADHD, but embraces and supports the differences in our brains; to provide a space that allows individuals to succeed in whatever environment they are in.

For further information please contact info@asafespacetobeme.co.uk

or Telephone 02896 208284

We can also tailor the learning to meet your business needs.

For bespoke training on ADHD for your business delivered in-house, please contact info@asafespacetobeme.co.uk or telephone 02896 208284.