Process of Becoming a Counsellor

Tara Fox is a BACP accredited relational psychotherapist and clinical supervisor . She is a senior lecturer in integrative counselling and mental health at Leeds Beckett University. She has worked in education since 1999 delivering counselling training and personal development courses in community, FE and HE environments from introduction to Masters level.Jayne Godward is a Person-Centered counsellor and supervisor who has been teaching counselling skills and counselling since 1993 and has taught on counselling practitioner courses in FE colleges and Universities since 2006. Jayne is the director of Yorkshire Counselling Training working with students on the introductory courses, CPCAB L3 Certificate, L4 Diploma and L6 Certificate in Supervision.

"This book is a must-read for anyone considering or currently in counselling training. Comprehensive and accessible, it offers a clear guide to selecting the right course, navigating the application process, and understanding key aspects of training such as supervision, personal therapy, and experiential groups. The book offers valuable insights into the benefits and challenges of self-awareness, the role of personal reflection, and the unconscious motivations for pursuing therapy. It thoughtfully addresses important topics such as diversity and the challenges of working in a rapidly changing global environment. This is an indispensable resource for aspiring therapists." -Clare Camm, Senior Lecturer in Integrative Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute, BACP Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist, UK "This is a must have book for potential counselling course trainees. 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." -John Bradley, Counsellor, Supervisor and Trainer in Private Practice (Hull and York) Former trainer at the Ellesmere Centre in Hull. BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor and Supervisor, UK "This book provides a comprehensive and yet highly accessible companion to those considering therapeutic training. This book captures the challenges and learning curves on the personal and professional journey undertaken by trainees from consideration of the range of different therapeutic approaches and selection of a programme of study to securing a practice placement. This book examines and highlights the developmental stages experienced by the trainee therapist and covers the wide range of questions and answers that any would-be therapist might need to consider before embarking on a programme of study. In conclusion, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone considering therapy training." -Bo Bloomfield, relational therapist and EMDR practitioner working in schools, colleges and university as well as in private practice, College Counselling Placement Manager, MBACP (Senior Accredited) Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I and CCTPII), UK

• 1. The Training Process 2. Motivations: Why counselling training and why now? 3. The Selection Process: To choose and be chosen 4. The Personal Challenges of Counsellor Training 5. The Joys and Challenges of Diversity 6. The Impact of training on self and others 7. What kind of counsellor do you want to be? 8. The importance of the experiential group 9. The Shift: Becoming a counsellor 10. Barriers to development 11. First Client Experience 12. The World in the Counselling room 13. Self Care: Boundaries not Bubble Bath! 14. Super Vision: Embracing the Opportunity 15. The Role of Personal Therapy in Becoming a Counsellor