Ellesmere Counselling and Psychotherapy Training

11/11/2025

CYP TA101: Introduction to TA Concepts & Practical Applications in Child-Focused Settings

Following on the success from the workshop earlier this year, we are delighted to bring back our 2 Day CYP TA101 in November!

This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts of Transactional Analysis, highlighting their effectiveness when working with children and young people. It is ideal for professionals working with CYP, as well as for counsellors looking to expand their skill set in supporting younger clients.

Here's what a previous participant had to say about this workshop:

"I absolutely loved the CYP TA101. I was training on the adults course, so already knew some of the theories, but still I learnt so much and began looking at concepts through a child's lens - which was fascinating! Creative, inspiring and Tracey is a brilliant trainer!"

Please note - An ECPT Certificate of attendance will be awarded upon completion but completing this training alone does not lead to registering as a Child/Adolescent Counsellor.

For further information and to book follow the below link 👇
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theellesmerecentre/1859098

16/10/2025

⭐ECPT Certificate in Counselling Skill & Theory⭐

**Next cohort starts January 2026**

Join us for an in-person 20-week Counselling Skills course at our Training centre in Hull, delivered by The Ellesmere Centre's Training Team.

This course is appropriate for people exploring Counselling Skills for the first time or those already in training, studying in their core year, wanting to gain extra knowledge and experience.

🗓Training Dates:

January: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
February: 3rd, 10th, 24th
March: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
April: 14th, 21st, 28th
May: 5th, 12th, 19th
June: 2nd, 9th, 16th

💷Course Fees:
£700 + VAT - Pay in 2 x Installments of £350 + VAT.

Visit the event link below for details of all the modules and to book your place: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theellesmerecentre/1685073

10/10/2025

Certificate in Transactional Analysis: TA101

In this certified course we look at the philosophy, theory and application of Transactional Analysis as a tool of social psychology, development, and communication in both personal and professional settings.

This includes the concepts of:
➡️Ego state theory (How we can function from a Parent, Adult, Child way of thinking, feeling and behaving).
➡️Transactions (Understanding how we communicate with others and the impact this has on our relationships).
➡️Script and games theory (How we can find ourselves in familiar patterns of relating and making life choices that have been useful as a way of coping but may not be the most effective and even destructive in our adult lives).

TA is applicable to counselling and psychotherapy, coaching and professional development, businesses and organisations and educational settings. We are sure you will find these two days of training interesting, stimulating, useful and fun.

For further information or to book visit our ticket tailor site👇 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theellesmerecentre/1643909

06/10/2025

📖 New Book Alert!

We’re excited to let you know about the launch of a new book, The Process of Becoming a Counsellor: Navigating Transformation by Jayne Goodward and Tara Fox. A valuable new resource for anyone on their counselling or psychotherapy training journey or interested in the process.

Our colleague John Bradley (Counsellor, Supervisor & Trainer), who has worked closely with ECPT over the years, has reviewed the book with high praise.

"Jayne and Tara have put together an excellent book exploring the personal impact and professional learning on counselling training courses. They have generously shared some of their own personal stories and new professional struggles when they completed counselling training. I highly recommend this book and I wish that I had a copy of it at the beginning of my training.”

A wonderful endorsement for what promises to be an inspiring and practical read! You can buy from Routledge or any major online book sellers. A copy will shortly be available in the library.

02/10/2025

🟡Ready to take the next step in your journey for 2026?
🟡Do you dream of starting a career in counselling or psychotherapy?
🟡Are you a therapist wanting to grow your skills and confidence?

If so, this could be the training opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Applications are now OPEN for our February 2026 Mid-Week Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis – Spaces are limited!

📅 10-month course – 2 training days per month (Thursday & Friday)
🎓 Gain your Foundation Certificate in Transactional Analysis on completion*
💷 Course fee: £2,790 (£2,325 + VAT)

*Includes both written and practical assignments.

👉 Find out more about our training on our website: www.ellesmerecentre.co.uk

📞 Or chat with our friendly team on (01482) 702571 / admin@ellesmerecentre.co.uk. We will be happy to talk through your options!

30/09/2025

⭐Diploma in Supervision - Enrol now for January 2026 ⭐

We’re delighted to announce that our Supervision Diploma, starting in January 2026, is now delivered fully in person at our Beverley Road building. Previously taught in a blended format of online and in-person sessions, the course has now been redesigned to bring the whole learning experience together under one roof.

An important highlight of the programme is the final four days of training, delivered consecutively. These are always a standout feature of the course – providing an intensive, focused, and highly valuable learning experience.

🗓 Fridays - 30th Jan , 27th Feb, 20th Mar, 24th Apr, 29th May, 26th Jun
4 Day Intensive: Wed 23rd – Sat 26th Sept (10:00-16:30)
📍The Ellesmere Centre, 267 Beverley Road, Hull, HU5 2ST
💷 £1,120 + VAT per person - *£350 Deposit required to secure place

Trainers: Michelle Shanley and Cherry Robson - UKCP Accredited Psychotherapists and Supervisors

To apply or find out further information visit:
https://ellesmerecentre.co.uk/diploma-in-counselling-supervision/

Alternatively you can email your queries to admin@ellesmerecentre.co.uk

20/09/2025

📢 New Training Announcement

CYP TA101: Introduction to TA Concepts & Practical Applications in Child-Focused Settings

Following on the success from the workshop earlier this year, we are delighted to bring back our 2 Day CYP TA101 in November!

This workshop offers a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts of Transactional Analysis, highlighting their effectiveness when working with children and young people. It is ideal for professionals working with CYP, as well as for counsellors looking to expand their skill set in supporting younger clients.

Please note - An ECPT Certificate of attendance will be awarded upon completion but completing this training alone does not lead to registering as a Child/Adolescent Counsellor.

For further information and to book follow the below link 👇
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theellesmerecentre/1859098

07/09/2025

A huge thank you to Jessica Charles for leading our powerful two-day workshop 'Wounds Before Words: The Body's Story of Preverbal Trauma’

Through both theory and experiential exercises, we explored how to attune to and support clients in reconnecting with their bodies and hearts, addressing the silent wounds that shape their emotional and relational worlds.

“Facilitating the Wounds Before Words training was both humbling and deeply moving. Over the two days we explored how preverbal trauma lives in the body, through a blend of theory, experiential practice, and reflection. I was struck by the courage, openness, and willingness of the group to engage with these tender places."

26/08/2025

🚨Last few places remaining 🚨

Wounds Before Words: The Body's Story of Preverbal Trauma

A 2-Day Workshop Exploring the Somatic and Relational Dimensions of early-life experiences through theory and experiential practice.

Through both theory and experiential exercises, we will learn how to attune to and support clients in reconnecting with their bodies and hearts, addressing the silent wounds that shape their emotional and relational worlds.

About the trainer: Jessica works as a Relational and Developmental Psychotherapist in private practice in Staffordshire. She is a UKCP-qualified and accredited therapist with an MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy and extensive training in body-oriented therapies.

🗓️ 4th-5th September 2025
🕤 09:30-16:00
💷 £185 (Inc VAT)
📍ECPT, Holderness Rd, Hull, HU8 9BA

Book here 👇
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theellesmerecentre/1596460?from_listings=true

22/08/2025

⭐ECPT Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skill & Theory⭐

**Next cohort starts September 2025**

Join us for an in-person 20-week Counselling Skills course at our Training centre in Hull, delivered by The Ellesmere Centre's Training Team.

This course is appropriate for people exploring Counselling Skills for the first time or those already in training, studying in their core year, wanting to gain extra knowledge and experience.

Visit the event link below for details of all the modules included and how to book: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theellesmerecentre/1685073

18/08/2025

ECPT have recently had lots of new books added to our library, thanks to some generous donations and some purchases at our last conference! All ready for our students getting started back up in September 📚😍📖

16/08/2025

Katie is a friend of the Ellesmere Centre and we wish her the best of luck with the run and fundraising efforts 😊

If you can afford to sponsor Katie and contribute to an important cause, the link is below 👇👇👇

https://www.justgiving.com/page/ed-woods-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&fbclid=IwY2xjawMNYPNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBpZ2FTc1NvSFFQUDM0OUdJAR4rquKjL_GMNhuas_FtjBa1NbR6XuQ4AMs5-PGXcjzbeIve_vPYAr1udw-MEA_aem_h9v2DClqoCVS3C2Q14cukQ

Help Katie Woods raise money to support Sarcoma UK