Counselling training courses
.............................................................................................................................................................Counselling Courses at Bottisham Village College, Cambridgeshire
Lode Road, Bottisham, CB25 9DL (01223 811372)
Bottisham Village College has been running professionally accredited counselling training since 1986.
The courses presently include a range of training from introductory to advanced courses for experienced
practitioners. All training programmes subscribe to the Ethical Framework for Good Practice of the British
Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (www.bacp.co.uk).
Adlerian Counselling derives from the work of the Viennese psychiatrist Alfred Adler (1870-1937), who developed
many key concepts and practices that have now been absorbed into other systems. The evolving theories and practice of
humanistic, cognitive and psychodynamic approaches all move close to a position adopted by Adlerian practitioners,
identifying its integrative nature.
To download a detailed 14-page booklet (pdf) about all courses click here
SUMMARY OF COURSES AVAILABLE
Introduction to Counselling
This 10 week course sets out a counselling framework and introduces basic counselling skills. This course is certificated through OCN (Open College Networks), it is based on 20 hours tuition and 10 hours private study.
This course, or one similar, is a pre-requisite to enter the Certificate level.
Certificate in Adlerian Counselling
This two year part time course (250 hours) provides a foundation in counselling theory, skills and personal development, using an integrative approach underpinned by Adlerian theory and practice.
Diploma in Adlerian Counselling
After completion of the Certificate in Adlerian Counselling or its equivalent, students may enter the two year Diploma programme (a further 200 hours training) plus clinical placement under supervision.
Advanced Certificate in Counselling Studies
This practice assessed modular training (75 or 100 hours) offers experienced practitioners and advanced students an opportunity to extend their professional development whilst building further training hours.
Continuing Professional Development
One and two day workshops, facilitated by internationally renowned practitioners are held regularly each term. These are open to all experienced practitioners and advanced students of counselling.
ETHICAL FRAMEWORK
All training programmes subscribe to the the Ethical Framework for Good Practice of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
.............................................................................................................................................................INTRODUCTION TO COUNSELLING
Course Concept
This introductory course provides a mixture of practical listening skills, and an overview of some key counselling theories. The course will aim to develop both techniques and widen understanding, it is not aiming to be academic, it does however expect some reading and assignments to reinforce the learning.
Who is the Course aimed at?
This course is open to a wide range of people who have an interest in developing their communications and inter-personal skills. People just wanting to improve relationships through improved communications could find this course beneficial. For others it could be part of a long-term career plan towards becoming professional counsellors. Those involved in helping others might find this a means of developing their listening skills. Others needing to widen their people skills in the workplace could benefit, together with individuals from the caring professions, or in jobs with frequent interaction with people in crisis or distress.
Open College Network
This course is designed around the Open College Network qualification framework, it is hoped the majority of students will attain Credit Level Two of the OCN Unit titled Introduction to Counselling Skills/Nature of Counselling. This framework covers :-
Theory
The course also provides for some (optional) exploration of a few of the major counselling theories.
Personal Development
Personal development is encouraged through the course to enable participants to:
This course is designed as a ‘taster’ for anyone considering pursuing further counselling training and meets the pre-entry requirement for the Certificate programme.
Timing
Ten weekly evening meetings of 2 hours are run during term times.
Entry requirements
TUTORS
Camilla Ghazala MBACP (Accred), Dip IIP, Cert Supervision
Camilla has been running a private counselling practice since 2002 after completing the Adlerian Diploma at Bottisham.
She has also trained as a supervisor and specialised in anger management. She works for the NHS as a Consultant and Counsellor.
Camilla has experience as a training tutor working for Bottisham Village College, Mind, HMP Highpoint, Chrysalis, NHS and
the Adlerian Society.
Anne Rutland MA, Dip IIP
Anne trained in counselling after more than 20 years' experience of team working and management responsibilities in
industry in both small and large organisations. She has a private counselling practice. Anne trained and qualified at
Bottisham, being awarded her Diploma in Adlerian Counselling in 2002. She has also worked with the Drug and Alcohol
Service.
CERTIFICATE IN ADLERIAN COUNSELLING
This well established two year part-time course of 250 hours provides a firm foundation in counselling theory, skills and personal development, using an integrative approach underpinned by the theory and practice formulated by Alfred Adler, whose thinking has influenced psychodynamic, cognitive and humanistic approaches.
Adlerian counselling takes an holistic view of the person in his or her social setting, exploring the purpose of the behaviour. It emphasises a counselling relationship based on equality, respect and encouragement.
The course presents both the theory and practice of counselling with an emphasis on experiential work and personal development. Students are required to have their own personal counselling during the course.
Timing
Two year programme, over six terms September–July, with new student entry every two years (next entry is September 2008). Ten weekly evening meetings (6.30-9.30pm) each term, plus 9 full day workshops at the weekends over the two years. There is an expectation of at least 5 hours study a week in addition to the training sessions.
Accreditation
Entry Requirements
CERTIFICATE MODULES
Year One
Year Two
CORE TUTORS
Anthea Millar BA (Hons), MA, MBACP (Snr Accred), UKRC, Dip IIP,
Cert Supervision, Cert Family Counselling
Anthea has been training counsellors since 1986. She has a Master's degree specialising in counselling training and
supervision, and is an active member of the Adlerian Society. She is co-founder of Cambridge Supervision Training and
also works as a counsellor and supervisor in independent practice. She is on the Board and Faculty of ICASSI, the Adlerian
international summer school, and is regularly invited to give training in the UK and abroad.
Camilla Ghazala MBACP (Accred), Dip IIP, Cert Supervision
Camilla has been running a private counselling practice since 2002 after completing the Adlerian Diploma at Bottisham.
She has also trained as a supervisor and specialised in anger management. She works for the NHS as a Consultant and Counsellor.
Camilla has experience as a training tutor working for Bottisham Village College, Mind, HMP Highpoint, Chrysalis, NHS and
the Adlerian Society.
The two core tutors are present at all training sessions. Other visiting specialist trainers present workshops and some evening sessions.
.............................................................................................................................................................DIPLOMA IN ADLERIAN COUNSELLING
Following satisfactory completion of the Certificate in Adlerian Counselling, students are eligible to work towards the Diploma in Adlerian Counselling.
This involves a further 200 hours of training, which, with the Certificate, totals 450 hours of theory and skills, alongside ongoing personal development and a minimum of 100 hours supervised clinical practice. The Diploma equips students with the additional skills necessary to practise counselling on a professional basis.
The curriculum covers Advanced Counselling Skills, Clinical Issues and Psychopathology, Advanced Adlerian Approaches, Creative Approaches in Counselling, Comparative Approaches, Social and Cultural issues, and Ethical Practice. Internationally renowned trainers from the USA, Canada, Israel, Germany and the UK present the weekend workshops, as well as other specialists being invited to facilitate many of the evening sessions.
Timing
Two year programme over six terms (October-July) with new student entry every two years (next entry October 2008). There are five fortnightly evening meetings of 3 hours with the core tutor, plus 3 full day workshops at the weekends each term.
In relation to their clinical placement, students are also required to receive fortnightly training supervision sessions of one and a half hours throughout the two year training period.
Accreditation
Entry requirements
DIPLOMA MODULES
Each term, there are 3 day workshops facilitated by practitioners well known in their field. Examples of workshops include: Brief Counselling, Counselling Adolescents and their Families, Comparative approaches in Therapy, Art Therapy, Psychodrama, Clinical Issues, Referral Issues, Medication and Counselling, Couples Counselling
CLINICAL PLACEMENT AND CLINICAL SUPERVISION
Students receive guidance regarding appropriate clinical placements, and there are a number of agencies that offer placements for Bottisham students following satisfactory interview. Supervision is provided fortnightly in dyads with a training supervisor appointed by the course, and is a crucial part of the programme. Students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours satisfactory clinical practice.
CORE TUTOR
Margaret Nimmo-Smith BA (Hons), MBACP (Accred), Dip IIP, UKCP Reg (CCPE),
IIP Accred, Cert Family Counselling, Cert & Dip Supervision, Adv Diploma in Transpersonal Psychotherapy
For the last 10 years Margaret has tutored the Diploma course and been a trainer and supervisor with Cambridge
Cruse Bereavement Care. She is part of the Adlerian Summer School team and has been invited to give workshops both
locally and abroad, especially on bereavement. She works as a counsellor within the NHS and has a private counselling
and supervision practice.
COORDINATING TRAINING SUPERVISOR
Julia Herrick MBACP (Snr Accred), UKRC, Dip IIP
Julia is a BACP Senior Accredited cousnellor and works within the NHS and in independent practice as a counsellor,
supervisor and trainer. She was a core tutor on the Bottisham counselling programme for 14 years and now coordinates
the training placements and supervision for the Diploma and is a national assessor for the Diploma candidates for the Adlerian
Training Institute. She is also an associate tutor for Cambridge Supervision Training.
Many other specialist and experienced presenters contribute to the training.
.............................................................................................................................................................ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN COUNSELLING STUDIES
There are 75 hour and 100 hour options for this assessed modular training. It will be of interest to both experienced counsellors and advanced trainees, who wish to extend their professional development and also build their training hours in relation to accreditation requirements.
Internationally renowned practitioners from the USA, Canada, Germany, Israel and the UK are invited to present advanced training workshops. Students make a choice of modules, totalling 12 days, out of a wide range of modules on offer, tailoring the workshops to their own interests. Adlerian psychology underpins many of the workshops, offering an integrative approach that is relevant to practitioners coming from a wide range of other theoretical trainings.
Timing
Accreditation
Assessment
Entry Requirements
CORE TUTOR
Anthea Millar BA (Hons), MA, MBACP (Snr Accred), UKRC, Dip IIP,
Cert Supervision, Cert Family Counselling
Anthea has been training counsellors since 1986. She has a Master's degree specialising in counselling training and
supervision, and is an active member of the Adlerian Society. She is co-founder of Cambridge Supervision Training and
also works as a counsellor and supervisor in independent practice. She is on the Board and Faculty of ICASSI, the Adlerian
international summer school, and is regularly invited to give training in the UK and abroad.
WORKSHOPS
for Advanced Certificate and Continuing Professional Development
Available as a 75 or 100 hour assessed training or as individual CPD workshops
Some examples of the wide choice of modules include:
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY & COUNSELLING
Presenter: Gerhard Baumer, Dip Psych
Reg Psychologist, Berlin, Germany
CREATIVE CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS
Presenter: Marion Balla, MED MSW RSW
Psychotherapist, Ottawa, Canada
EARLY RECOLLECTIONS, THERAPEUTIC ALLIANCE AND CLIENT GROWTH
Presenter: Dr Roy Kern
Psychologist, Consultant, USA
COUPLES COUNSELLING
Presenter: Dr Betty-Lou Bettner PhD
Couples & Family Therapist, USA
ATTACHMENT THEORY & COUNSELLING
Presenter: Alison Still
Counsellor & trainer, Cambridge
COUNSELLING ADOLESCENTS & THEIR FAMILIES
Presenter: Dr Frank Walton PhD
Psychologist & Consultant, USA
ADDICTIONS & CREATIVITY
Presenter: Dr Rachel Shifron PhD
Psychotherapist, Israel
PRESCRIBED MEDICATION & COUNSELLING
Presenter: Dr Peter Bailey
GP, Cambridge
Further workshops are planned from October 2008 (the programme may be subject to alteration)
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
All the modules offered on the Advanced Certificate in Counselling Studies Programme are also available to practitioners wishing to meet the Continuing Professional Development requirements of bodies such as the BACP or the UKCP.
Participants may apply to attend any of the modules advertised, and will receive a CPD certificate of attendance. Full details from the Adult Education Office, Bottisham Village College.
TRAINING STYLE
The central aim of the training method for all the programmes is on a blending of theory, practice and personal development. Each session aims to introduce theoretical concepts alongside experiential work in order to bring the theory alive. Use of group discussion, small group work, exercises in pairs and triads counselling skills practice are used as a fundamental part of the training.
There is an expectation for students to maintain regular reading of set texts and articles and keep up to date with assignments. Students are welcome to work together on assignments, and the tutors are available to offer support and guidance. Challenges to the concepts and processes presented are encouraged.
Each student on the assessed programmes is assigned a core tutor, with whom he or she has regular one to one tutorials as well as working in the smaller tutor groups.
Personal Counselling Requirements
Due to the large amount of experiential work, there is an expectation for students to work at a personal level from the outset of the course. To support this personal development students are required to receive personal counselling from recommended experienced counsellors. These cost are not included in the course fees and need to be budgeted for separately.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES
Assessment of each student’s theoretical understanding, skills and personal development is ongoing throughout the course, students needing to meet the learning outcomes for each year before moving on to the next. Self assessment and peer evaluation are encouraged, alongside the tutors’ evaluation of written and practical assignments.
If students are having difficulty, we aim for ongoing open and clear discussion to enable a mutually agreed decision regarding the student continuing the course. Procedures are available for students should they wish to make a complaint regarding any aspect of the course.
.............................................................................................................................................................Further information and application process
Open Evenings
These optional sessions are held twice a year to enable prospective students to find out more about the courses, meet the tutors and talk to current students. The Open Evening for 2008 was held on 5 March. The next evening is on:
The Introductory courses are open entry, with the standard Adult Education enrolment process.
The Certificate Programme runs every two years (next entry September 2008), requires completion of the application form, two full written references and evidence of 15 hours minimum counselling skills training, prior to beginning the training, submitted by early June 2008. Formal interviews for those shortlisted will take place in early July 2008.
The Diploma Programme runs every two years (next entry October 2008), requires evidence of satisfactory completion of the Certificate Programme, or equivalent. For those entering form other programmes, completion of an application plus references, and an interview, similar to the Certificate programme, is arranged.
The Advanced Certificate is a rolling programme and students may join at any time. Evidence of a minimum of 250 hours prior counselling training plus completion of the application form and two references.
Continuing Professional Development:
All the workshops on the Advanced Certificate Programme are open to experienced counselling practitioners and advanced trainees.
Interviews for the Certificate and Diploma programmes are conducted by two tutors plus an external interviewer. Areas explored include:
your strengths and weaknesses
what implications there might be for you and people around you in doing the course
Course fees:
Concessionary fees are available for all courses, and arrangements can be made to spread the payments over the period of the course.
Fees quoted for the Certificate and Diploma include all tuition, weekend workshops and tutorials. The cost of personal counselling and clinical supervision is additional to this.
To download a 14-page booklet (pdf) about all courses & fees click here
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information, application forms and fee details available from:
Rachel Levitt
Adult Education Assistant
Adult Education Office
Bottisham Village College
Lode Road
Bottisham
Cambridge
CB25 9DL
Phone: 01223 811372
Office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-2pm, Tues & Thurs 7pm-9pm
Fax: 01223 813015
email: rachel.levitt@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
If you wish to have an informal discussion regarding any
aspect of the courses contact:
Anthea Millar Programme Coordinator
Phone: 01223 314827
email: antheam@ntlworld.com
Page last updated May 2008