Training - Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy

About Wessex Training

Wessex is a not for profit organisation which has been providing counselling services in Somerset and Bristol and counselling training in Somerset since 1983.

Our training is Psychodynamic. For more information on the psychodynamic model click here.

Our training is rigorous, externally accredited to the highest national standard. We value diversity and have a commitment to providing equality of opportunity.

Our Diploma Course is a professional counselling qualification, accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC).

Our Training courses:

Introduction to Counselling & Listening Skills

Counselling - Foundation Certificate in Psychodynamic Skills & Attitudes

Counselling - Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Short and Specialist Courses:

Psychodynamic Approaches to Counselling Children and Young People in Educational and Community Settings

Infant Observation

(Our Counselling & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy training may count towards a Post-Graduate Diploma and the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy Professional Practice with Bath Spa University, depending on your other qualifications).

Regular lectures and workshops for Continuing Professional Development

See our calendar of events for details

Training which is integrated with our clinical services

Our counselling and psychotherapy service works hand in hand with our training which means that we are one of the few training organisations in the region who can provide their own clinical placements for students, subject to client availability. We are part of the national network of counselling centres in the UK (National Counselling Network) and our counselling service is also accredited by the (BACP).

Once you are established with clients at Wessex Counselling & Psychotherapy our strong relationships with external counselling agencies enable us to support a variety of placement opportunities for our trainees if needed.

The Venue and Facilities

Fairfield House, King Street, is situated in the centre of Frome and is our combined counselling, psychotherapy and training centre.

Dedicated training and consulting rooms

Library Area containing a copy of all the main taught texts

Individual access to the psychoanalytic electronic publishing library http://www.pep-web.org/

You are welcome to visit us to see the facilities, please telephone to arrange a convenient time.

Summary of what we offer

Professionally accredited Psychodynamic training

Highly quailed and experienced staff

Clear training structure leading to a counselling and/or psychotherapy qualification

Opportunities for clinical placements (depending upon availability) and a high-quality clinical experience

Supervision included

Part-time study

Competitive fee structure

Support for individual development

Strong and long- established reputation

Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy Training in Somerset and Surrounding Areas

Local training to national standards

About Wessex Training

Our Training courses:

Short and Specialist Courses:

Regular lectures and workshops for Continuing Professional Development

See our calendar of events for details

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Training which is integrated with our clinical services

The Venue and Facilities

Summary of what we offer

Training services

Talking therapies work

Course Progression to Professional Qualification

Introduction Course and Foundation Certificate (Stage 1)

Diploma Course (Stage 2)

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (Stage 3)

Continuing Professional Development Courses

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