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“The learning experience was totally that, an experience, taught in a realistic way instead of just text books, understanding things in context.” – Sharianne
NCPS Approved Training Courses
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.​
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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."
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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.
Courses We Offer
An Introduction to Working with Clients with the ADHD Neurotype (NCPS APPROVED)
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Open to professionals
2 Days
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Our NCPS Approved two-day experiential training is designed specifically for counsellors and therapeutic practitioners who want to work confidently and compassionately with clients who have an ADHD neurotype.
This interactive, workshop-based course goes far beyond theory, it invites you to experience ADHD from the inside out, challenge internalised ableism, and build truly neuroaffirming practice that empowers clients to not just survive, but thrive in a neurotypical world.
Whether you’re new to ADHD or looking to enhance your existing knowledge, this training offers practical tools, lived-experience insights, and therapeutic strategies to support communication, emotional regulation, and daily functioning in your ADHD clients.
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Day 1 – Foundations of ADHD Awareness
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ADHD Simulation: Experience the ADHD brain in action
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Understanding ADHD: Diagnosis, presentation, and service pathways in Northern Ireland
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Distress Symptoms & Daily Impact
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Therapeutic Approaches
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Day 2 – Practical Strategies & Interventions
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Strengths-Based & Interest-Led Approaches
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Working with Executive Dysfunction
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Key Therapeutic Considerations
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Advocacy and Accommodation
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​Final reflections and Q&A
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Working Therapeutically with Children & Young People with an ADHD Neurotype
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£150 per person
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2 Days
This two-day professional development course is designed to equip qualified counsellors and therapists with the confidence, tools, and understanding to work safely and effectively with children and young people.
Whether you’re newly considering expanding your client base or already supporting young people in some capacity, this training provides a comprehensive, hands-on foundation for adapting your therapeutic practice to meet the unique developmental, relational, and emotional needs of this age group.
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Importantly, the learning is also deeply relevant for practitioners who primarily work with adults, as many clients’ presenting difficulties stem from unmet needs, attachment disruptions, or emotional "stuckness" rooted in earlier developmental stages.
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This course is therefore highly recommended for all therapists, offering insight into child and adolescent development that enriches work across the lifespan.
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Day 1 – Understanding the ADHD Child
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The Neurobiology of ADHD in Childhood
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ADHD as a regulation difference, not a behavioural problem
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The role of dopamine, sensory processing, and executive function in learning and emotion
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Exploring attachment, co-regulation, and shame in the ADHD experience
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Internalised ableism: understanding the messages children receive from adults and systems
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Emotional Dysregulation & Rejection Sensitivity in CYP
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Trauma-informed, play-based responses to distress behaviours
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Day 2 – Therapeutic Strategies & Applied Practice
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Play and movement as communication – using creative and embodied approaches
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Supporting focus, flexibility, and self-esteem through relationship
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Working with school struggles, transitions, and overwhelm
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Co-regulation and rhythm: pacing therapy sessions to the ADHD nervous system
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Strength-based, interest-led interventions for engagement and connection
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Experiential Activity: “A Day in the ADHD Classroom”
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Collaborative working with families, schools, and multidisciplinary teams
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Reflective practice & supervision for neuroaffirming work
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How to carry out a systemic assessment for Counsellors & other Health Professionals (trainee & qualified)
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£50
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4 Hours
Whether you’re a qualified counsellor in private practice, a life coach working within a goal-focused model, a student approaching qualification, or a seasoned practitioner seeking to upskill, this CPD workshop offers valuable, practical learning for you.
Assessment is a vital part of our work, not simply as a formality, but as an opportunity to understand the person sitting in front of us and collaboratively shape their care or therapy plan. When carried out through an integrative and person-centred lens, assessment becomes a compassionate, relational process that honours the core conditions while supporting safe and ethical practice.
In this experiential, hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how to:
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Conduct holistic and ethically sound assessments.
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Carry out effective risk assessments that balance professional responsibility with relational safety.
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Integrate additional tools and frameworks when specific risk factors or safeguarding concerns emerge.
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Translate assessment findings into meaningful, individualised care or therapy plans.
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Apply best practice principles in record keeping, assessment structure, and ongoing review.
Join us to deepen your confidence, enhance your professional competence, and learn how integrative assessment can become a powerful foundation for safe, ethical, and transformative therapeutic work.
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Best Practice in Contracting and Note Keeping in Counselling and Psychological Therapies
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£40
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2.5 hours
Clear contracting and ethical record keeping are at the heart of safe, effective therapeutic practice. Whether you’re a qualified counsellor, a student approaching qualification, or a practitioner looking to refresh or refine your approach, this interactive CPD workshop offers practical guidance grounded in professional standards and real-world application.
Contracting provides the framework that holds the therapeutic relationship, offering clarity, safety, and transparency for both client and practitioner. Likewise, good note keeping is not just an administrative task, but an essential part of ethical accountability, continuity of care, and professional protection.
In this experiential, hands-on workshop, we’ll explore how to:
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Create clear, collaborative, and ethically sound contracts.
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Manage boundaries, confidentiality, and informed consent with confidence.
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Maintain accurate, concise, and GDPR-compliant notes.
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Understand what to include (and what not to include) in session records.
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Apply best practice principles to documentation, storage, and information sharing.
Join us to deepen your understanding of contracting and record keeping as integral parts of the therapeutic process — supporting both client safety and practitioner wellbeing.
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An Introduction to Working with Psychological Trauma (trainee & Qualified)
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£50 (Early booking is advised, places are limited and will be confirmed upon receipt of payment.)
Open to professionals
4 hour certified workshop
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This introductory workshop offers a gentle and accessible entry point into the world of psychological trauma designed for trainee counsellors, support workers, and anyone in the community field who supports others in distress.
Through a blend of theory and reflective practice, participants will develop a clearer understanding of:
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What trauma is and how it manifests in daily life.
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The ways trauma impacts both clients and the helpers who support them.
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How to safely contain and stabilise clients until appropriate services or interventions can be sourced.
This workshop provides a safe, supportive learning space to explore trauma awareness and trauma-informed principles that enhance both personal resilience and professional practice.
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Level 3 Working Therapeutically with Children and Young People
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£150 Per Person
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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.
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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.
" Another fantastic training course delivered by A Safe Space To Be Me! I attended the introduction to psychological trauma course and gained so much from the day." - Alan
Corporate Training For Teams
Give your team the tools they need to thrive with our Corporate ADHD & Mental Health Training
Whether you're in education, healthcare, the voluntary sector, or business, our ADHD & Mental Health Training is designed to build awareness, create inclusive environments, and give your team the tools they need to thrive.
