Upcoming Training Events

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For continuing professional development

We organise professional events related to different aspects of counselling and pastoral care. Most of our events are online which are easy to access, and are open to members and non-members.

They include:

counselling CPD events that focus on specific themes
pastoral care courses and workshops
free members forums (members only)
conferences

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event 21 March 2026

Neurodivergence in the counselling room

This interactive CPD session equips counsellors to develop competence and expertise in supporting neurodivergent clients. We will take time to explore the nuanced ways neurodiversity shapes the counselling experience, deepening participants’ insight into what neurodivergent clients seek from therapy and building confidence in neuro‑affirming practice. While there is a particular focus on autism and ADHD, we’ll also address a broader spectrum of neurodivergent experiences and examine their intersection with Christian faith and practice. The day includes:

event 13 April 2026 to 27 April 2026

Integrating Faith in Christian Coaching and Mentoring

A three-session course for Christian helping professionals, especially Christian coaches and mentors who wish to integrate faith, belief and spirituality within their practice.

event 20 April 2026

CPD for supervisors, clinical managers and senior counsellors - Day 1

A CPD training day for supervisors, clinical managers and senior counsellors seeking to strengthen ethical and legal confidence in supervisory practice. This day supports thoughtful, accountable decision-making in complex contexts, with particular attention to trauma-informed supervision, safeguarding responsibilities, intersectionality, and high-risk dilemmas.

event 18 May 2026

CPD for supervisors, clinical managers and senior counsellors - Day 2

A CPD training day for supervisors, clinical managers and senior counsellors navigating the realities of supervision across statutory, voluntary and private practice settings. This day explores clinical and managerial tensions, risk formulation, supervisee wellbeing, and supporting effectively amid uncertainty and complexity.

event 5 June 2026 to 13 June 2026

SCoPEd column B top up training

This intensive four-day online training is for ACC registered counsellor members who wish to take one of the top up routes for accreditation. It is also a CPD training for qualified counsellors who have already met column A competencies and who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills. It covers all of the SCoPEd column B competencies, including areas such as:

event 10 September 2026 to 12 September 2026

Integrating Christian faith and counselling/psychotherapy

Research shows that for some clients, the integration of their faith in therapy is important to them. Over the years, there has been resistance by some within the counselling profession to any notion of the concept of integrating Christian faith/religion/spirituality with the practice of counselling/psychotherapy. Whilst in recent times, it appears the profession has become more open to this, nevertheless, many practitioners in the counselling world remain uncomfortable and/or unsure as to how to address issues of Christian faith/religion/spirituality in clinical practice. The avoidance and/or discomfort can be due to a lack of knowledge and understanding and this programme therefore aims to provide attendees with a firm foundation and framework as to how to ethically, professionally, and competently integrate Christian faith/religion/spirituality into their personal philosophy and practice of counselling/psychotherapy.