Setting up a private counselling practice

Wondering if this is the way forward? Here’s an opportunity to explore the practical, emotional, financial, legal and ethical aspects of private practice and increase your knowledge and confidence. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees.

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Key course information

Date
30/06/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £59
Senior fee: £38

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
PT523

Availability
This date is full

No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course is full

Occasionally places may become available. You can add yourself to the waiting list.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is designed to prepare counsellors, psychotherapists to set up their own private practice. It aims to look at as many different aspects of private practice as possible - practical, emotional, financial, ethical - and to offer a forum where ideas can be shared and practical information provided.

What topics will we cover?

The course will cover the emotional and material preparation and support needed to set up in private practice. We will look at marketing, fees, insurance, peer support, supervision, location of private practice, timetabling of sessions, self-care, assessment, contracts, boundaries between work and not-work and how to enjoy the challenge.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

assess more accurately whether I want to set up in private practice.
take the next steps to setting up in private practice.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is suitable for qualified counsellors and psychotherapists who are soon to be qualified and are thinking of setting up in private practice.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

There will be teaching input from tutor, as well as some work in pairs, small group discussions and sharing in the whole group. Students should be willing to contribute from their own thinking and experiences as far as is comfortable for them.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Handouts will be provided. You may with to bring a pen and paper to make additional notes.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

Contact us

Psychology, counselling & personal development

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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