A residential, six part, training course in working in a contact-orientated way with individuals and groups in nature.

​

The certificate focuses on the philosophy, attitudes, ethics and structures necessary for practitioners wanting to work outside the counselling room. It offers 100 hours of CPD training and includes an extended certificate in pre-therapy (contact reflections) certified by the Pre-Therapy International Network. 

 

The course is led by Rab Erskine and Chip Ponsford (see Who We Are for further information).

​

WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR?

This course is for qualified and practicing humanistic or person-centred counsellors who are members of a governing body.

​

COURSE DATES

Fri 22 – Sun 24 March 2024

Fri 3 – Sun 5 May 2024

Fri 14 – Sun 16 June 2024

Fri 26 – Sun 28 July 2024

Fri 6 – Sun 8 September 2024

Fri 18 – Sun 20 October 2024

​

COURSE LOCATION

This is a residential course which will be held in rural Northumberland in stunning woodland and within the Walled Garden at Minsteracres Retreat Centre, Consett, DH8 9RT

​

COST

£2,400 (includes all food and camping accommodation)

​

COURSE LOCATION

A full course outline and an application form will be available on this page in early October.

To register your interest, please email us at the address below. 

If you'd like to have a chat with one of the course leaders to discuss the course, please get in touch and we'll set up a meeting.

​

CONTACT INFO

Emma Ponsford, Heart Wood Manager

admin@heartwoodcharity.org

07813 814644

​