Wrexham University aiming to become CPD centre for Counsellors in North Wales

Wrexham University is working towards becoming a centre for continuing professional development (CPD) for Counselling professionals in North Wales.

In a bid to ensure Counsellors in the region – and those working towards qualifying as a Counsellor – are equipped to provide high quality professional help and support to their clients, the institution is currently working towards becoming a centre for CPD excellence.

In order to do this, the University is introducing a number of Counselling related short courses, including:

• Active Listening
  Introduction to Counselling
  Certificate in Counselling Supervision
  Online and Telephone Counselling

The new short courses are all linked to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) requirements.

The University recently held a Counselling CPD launch event, which saw Counsellors from across the region hear all about what courses and support are available to them, in order to further enhance their professional practice.

At present, Wrexham University provides a Diploma of Higher Education in Counselling, which prepares students to work with adult clients.

Professor Mandy Robbins, Associate Dean for Research at Wrexham University, said: “We are enormously proud of our Counselling offering here at the University – and now we are keen to go that step beyond by becoming a centre for CPD for Counselling professionals – and those working towards qualifying – here in North Wales.

“Currently, professional guidance states that Counsellors must complete at least 30 hours of CPD every 12 months, in order to keep their theoretical and practical knowledge and skills up to date.

“This ensures they continue learning more about their discipline and are staying up to speed on any new legislative requirements.

“There is currently limited CPD provision in North Wales for Counsellors, which is why we are keen to plug that gap and ensure that professionals have access to the learning and development opportunities that they need, this in turn, supports our local community, who access these services.”