A Humanistic and Integrative Approach to Working with Young People (11-18)

A five-day programme usually delivered each Spring and Autumn.

Rescheduled dates for Autumn 2024 are:

  • Days 1 & 2: Sat 14th & Sun 15th December 2024 
  • Day 3, 4 & 5: Fri 3rd, Sat 4th & Sun 5th January 2025

Fees: £320 (Current SPTI students/ graduate members), £350 (Non-SPTI members)

For more information about this training, please contact: collette.colver@spti.net

About the training:

This highly interactive and experiential workshop focuses primarily on the differences between working with adults and working with young people, helping you make the necessary cognitive and emotional adjustments between working with these two very different client groups.  It is constructed on the very clear evidence-based competences that the BACP have identified and is designed to complement and extend the training offered in courses aimed at working with adults.

“…I thoroughly enjoyed the experiential exercises… huge amounts of knowledge.”

“It was experiential… delivered wonderfully, gently, safely and honestly”.

Minimum entry requirements:

  • Current BACP or UKCP Student Members (who have successfully completed all elements of year 1 of their respective training courses at level 4 or above)
  • Graduates who have completed a BACP or UKCP diploma level counselling / psychotherapy qualification or equivalent, designed for working with adults

Learning outcomes relating to working with young people aged 11-18:  

  • Understanding of the social, emotional and psychological development of young people  
  • Understanding issues affecting the psychological and emotional health of young people  
  • Knowledge of relevant legal frameworks, including confidentiality, consent and capacity, child protection and disclosure, and risk assessment  
  • Ability to operate within the relevant professional and ethical guidelines  
  • Ability to work in different contexts/settings  
  • Ability to communicate with young people of different ages and developmental stages

Please note: this course does not qualify you with BACP or UKCP to work with children and young people. However, it can provide a valuable resource for working with young people, aged 11-18, in placement or as professional development beyond training.

About the Facilitator:  

Luke Fisher

Luke is a UKCP qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over 12 years of experience in education and private practice. He holds an MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (UKCP Accredited), a BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP Accredited), and a SPTI Diploma in Clinical Supervision (UKCP Accredited).

As an integrative psychotherapist, Luke has worked with individuals of all ages, specialising in supporting children, young people, and families. His work spans the educational sector, private practice, and voluntary organisations. For many years, Luke has run a school counselling service, working closely with students, staff, and families to create a safe and supportive environment for young people.

Luke values creativity and play as powerful therapeutic tools, especially when working with young people, and encourages parents to reflect on their children’s behaviour’s. His approach is warm, curious, and compassionate, recognising that life’s challenges impact individuals at every stage.

Luke is also trained as a Designated Safeguarding Lead. When not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors, running, and getting lost in a good book.