Today’s training explores how early developmental deficits and trauma affect the Attachment system of a young child. Supremely when shame is weaponised, we will see how a child’s security can […]
Today we will look at what emotions are, how they get blocked, and how we can help clients release them. The day will include the neuroscience of where emotions sit in the brain and the body, how we build defences against pain, including suppression and repression.
Today we will together explore the complex family dynamics of the scapegoat and the golden child through a person-centred therapeutic lens—one rooted in empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a deep […]
Today we will focus on the astonishing organ that is our brain, learning more about its extraordinary powers. The plasticity of the brain gives us hope when early trauma has […]
It is possible that most counsellors, at some point, will encounter a client who feels suicidal. Today is an opportunity for counsellors to come together to explore our feelings and […]
This engaging course offers an opportunity to explore the idea of the ‘inner child’—what it means, why it matters, and how it can show up in the counselling room.
We are delighted to announce our 2025 Annual Deep Release Counsellors Conference, which will again be based at Moor Hall in Cookham. This full board residential weekend will include lively […]
Many clients seek counselling due to difficulties in their relationships—with family members, partners, colleagues, or within communities. These relationships can often be sources of significant distress, pain, and anger. This […]
Based on Eric Berne’s ‘Games People Play’, we will look at classic blaming and avoiding games, passive aggressive games and other tactics to gain strokes by manipulation.
This course takes a fascinating, challenging and often humorous look at the games played both in and out of the counselling room.
Why is it often so hard to heal from wounds inflicted by a mother who did not meet our needs and how do we come to terms with lack of maternal love in the way we needed it?
Today we will explore different kinds of difficult mothering, considering how this can shape our self concept, and the maternal transference that often is present in the counselling room.
This evening Pauline and Jeremy will give an overview and demonstrations of the webapps now available for you to use in your online counselling sessions. There are some new ones we are really looking forward to sharing with you, and it will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions and get support.
Today's training will equip you to more deeply recognise and understand the effects of ruptures in the father-child relationship. We will deepen our understanding of clients who have experienced a 'difficult father,' and for the many who relate to this struggle, we hope you will feel validated and encouraged too. Come for yourself, come for your clients.