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Would you take comfort in knowing someone has shared your experiences and they are on their way to recovery? Do you feel that you need to talk about your feelings but the thought of one to one therapy feels too overwhelming? Do you wonder if you are the only...

This workshop is aimed at anyone curious about counselling or interested in improving communications with others by learning a few useful techniques. It would be worthwhile to anyone who is just wondering what counselling is, as well as someone who has signed...

Would you take comfort in knowing someone has shared your experiences and they are on their way to recovery? Do you feel that you need to talk about your feelings but the thought of one to one therapy feels too overwhelming? Do you wonder if you are the only...

Would you take comfort in knowing someone has shared your experiences and they are on their way to recovery? Do you feel that you need to talk about your feelings but the thought of one to one therapy feels too overwhelming? Do you wonder if you are the only...

This is an introductory course, open to anyone who is interested in learning about the basics of counselling skills. It is also useful for those interested in learning about themselves - counselling skills can be used both at work and in your own personal...

The COSCA counselling skills course represents the first step for those considering a career in counselling and provides a basic foundation in the principles of therapy. The Spark is unique in only using professional counsellors to deliver the COSCA...

Introduction Whether this is the first step in a change of career, a wish to deepen your understanding of the amazing world of human relationships or an opportunity to bring about positive change in your life, our internationally recognised TA 101 course is a...

Hello all, I wanted you to be the first to know about this exciting conference! 'All Kinds Of People: Exploring the role of Transactional Analysis in understanding the challenges of our uniqueness' The gathering will offer you an insight into how...

Part-time professional training courses in psychotherapy and counselling. Come to one of our open events for presentations on training with the Minster Centre, Q&A sessions with tutors and current students, and an opportunity to look around the building....

Part-time professional training courses in psychotherapy and counselling. Come to one of our open events for presentations on training with the Minster Centre, Q&A sessions with tutors and current students, and an opportunity to look around the building....

Eight week course in mindfulness based cognitive therapy. The course follows a standardised program that has been evidenced through research and is practiced regularly in the NHS and personally by the trainer.  The training is open to all who wish to...

Introduction to Transactional Analysis (TA) (or understanding yourself and others) The two-day TA 101 course is the official introduction to Transactional Analysis. TA is a theory of personality and offers a range of models that can be used to understand...