Stage 1 Certificate Course

Introduction to Counselling Young People (ages 11-18)

Stage One Young People’s Certificate Course – places available

We are very pleased to be able to offer our highly rated training which meets the BACP Core Competences for those wanting to work with Young People aged 11-18years

BACP and other ethical bodies require those working with young people under the age of 18, who are adult trained or undertaking an adult training, to have evidence that they have acquired the competences to work safely, with young people.

The aim of this training is to provide you with the knowledge and skills to work with adolescents of secondary school age 11 + alongside enabling you to develop the capacity to reflect on your practice and think with others about the clinical work.

The course will commence on 20th May 2024 and run online on the 3rd Monday of each month (excluding August) over a 6-month period. There will be 2 face-to-face Saturday workshops which will be held in Berinsfield in May and October. For more details see our flyer

You can see the Trainers bio’s here

Each of the 8 modules will be for 3 ½ hrs.

•  Our Training Schedule:

  • Monday May 20th Mental Health and Young People
  • Saturday June 8th Risk Assessments (in person – The Berin Centre, Berinsfield)
  • Monday June 17th Child and Adolescent Development and Transitions
  • Monday July 15th Communication with Young People
  • Monday September 16th Beginnings and Endings with Young People
  • Saturday October 5th Working in the Context of the Counselling Setting (in person – The Berin Centre, Berinsfield)
  • Monday October 21st Child Protection and Safeguarding
  • Monday November 18th Ethical and Professional Practice

Cost: £750 for the whole course (8 modules) £95 per individual module

How to register:

To register your interest or to find out more please email