Why train with Cornwall Psychotherapy?

“the essence of man is social not individual,
both consciously and unconsciously”

S.H. Foulkes

The extent to which we can determine our lives is dependent upon understanding ourselves in relation to others. This is the underpinning attitude of the Cornwall Psychotherapy Practice. The friendly and supportive atmosphere of Cornwall Psychotherapy is created by a group of dedicated therapists and counsellors who will aid students in their development on our challenging and stimulating courses. We seek to foster the pursuit of excellence in both practice and study. Courses will appeal to those wishing to pursue a career in counselling or psychotherapy and to people already involved in health and social care. The courses are designed to help the student meet the demands of working within modern NHS and social care and educational settings.

Some of the modular aspects of the courses will be of particular interest to other professionals seeking to improve their communication and management skills. Students are invited to become student members of the Cornwall Psychotherapy Association. Membership will bring increased access to workshops and other events as well as the benefits of mutual, professional support.

Counsellor Training —

Courses are accredited by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) and run in accordance with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).

We currently offer:

Introduction to Counselling:

This 10 week course will be of interest to those who are seeking a grounding in basic counselling skills and who wish to learn more about counselling as a profession. It will include studying professional ethics and the importance of boundaries, and begins the process of practitioner self awareness.

Intermediate Certificate in Counselling:

This course, suitable for those interested in taking their counselling skills further, will include studying the three roots of counselling theory — psychodynamic, person centred, cognitive behavioral— and will focus upon working with loss and grief issues. It comprises 75 guided learning hours including 2 Saturday workshops. Personal counselling or therapy are encouraged during this course.

Advanced Diploma in Counselling:

The Advanced Diploma takes you further towards practitioner status and includes a requirement for clinical practice in an agency setting. The course is designed to facilitate this move towards becoming a professional and monitors the work through group supervision. Students' understanding of psycho dynamic, brief therapy and existential thinking, and their relevance to working in a clinical setting will be further developed over 240 teaching hours, including 6 Saturday workshops. Completion of 100 hours of clinical practice under supervision is a necessary part of the course and a minimum of 40 hours personal counseling or therapy is mandatory.

Higher Diploma in Counselling Practice:

This Level 5 Higher Diploma in counselling is suitable for those involved in the profession of counselling. The modular approach to professional development enables the student to develop greater understanding of particular clinical interests and will include further exploration of Jungian, Psychoanalytic and Brief models, and the contribution of research to this area of work.

It will be particularly useful for those hoping to take on Supervisor responsibilities, and is designed to help candidates gain BACP accreditation.

To book a place on any of the above courses or to request further information please email me on: info@cornwall-psychotherapy.com, Alternatively you can telephone the tutors on 01872 260626.

For other post qualifying courses please contact the tutors on 01872 260626 or email mikewatson@cornwall-psychotherapy.com

For information about current and future workshops click here to go to our events schedule

Principal Tutors —

MIKE WATSON : is a UKCP registered Group Analyst trained at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation, Kensington, London . His clinical interests in working with trauma, relationships and organizational work have developed from over twenty years experience in the area of Mental Health work within the NHS. Now in Private Practice, Mike is the founder and Director of the Cornwall Psychotherapy Practice. He is a full member of Group Analysis South West and of the Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC).

UNA D'ARAGONA : is a UKCP registered Psychotherapist, having qualified in Integrative Psycho synthesis Psychotherapy in 1992. Since then she has worked with individuals and couples both in private practice and the NHS. Her clinical interests include working with relationship issues, identity and loss and bereavement.

To contact the tutors please telephone 01872 260626 or email info@cornwall-psychotherapy.com