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Services for Children and Young People

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Training Programmes

Therapeutic Services

School Services & SMHL Training

what we do

Terapia is one of the leading Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling training organisations in the UK. We also provide highly specialised counselling, psychotherapy and bespoke mental health services for young people, children, parents and families. We work with individuals, organisations, schools and the statutory and non-statutory sector.

Over the last two decades we have developed an expertise in all issues related to child mental health. Our training is demanding; our graduates can offer the highest standard of knowledge and therapeutic skills in psychotherapy profession. We use established best practice in child psychotherapy along with the latest findings from neuroscience to resolve psychological pain and recover lives and hope. We know it works.

Our developing expertise in forensic practice with children and young people is coupled with dedicated therapeutic facilities. This enables us to provide highly specialist forensic work that is gleaned from our know-how in this area.

Middlesex University provides quality assurance to all our MA courses at Terapia and we are accredited by the United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP). We are also accredited by Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Graduates of our MA course are eligible for membership with the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP).

We are proud to offer our purpose built training facilities, play therapy rooms, counselling rooms, and sensory equipment, which enables us to provide high quality mental health, counselling and psychotherapy services and a holistic approach to troubled young people and children. These areas are also available for hire from therapeutic organisations and colleagues.

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Senior Mental Health Lead Training

Terapia’s SMHL training has been quality assured by the DfE and we are offering it to you.

Our course will equip you in the eight core outcome areas outlined in the DfE Green Paper; focussing on developing specific leadership and management skills that will promote a culture and structure that supports positive mental health and wellbeing in your school and college.

Are you looking to expand your knowledge of working with children and young people?

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The Bothy's facilities are a source of immense pride for us. Each room has been meticulously designed to meet the specific criteria established by our team and students.Our sensory room is a dedicated 1-on-1 therapy space equipped with specialised tools to stimulate development and help professionals or parents address sensory difficulties. This environment provides engaging stimulation for children and young people of all ages who require mood and affect enhancement.The sensory room features:• An assortment of sensory toys• An interactive 'Magic Carpet' projector with stimulating sensory games• A color-changing bubble machine operated by large buttons• An auditory sensory wall, Vibroacoustic body cushion, and speaker• A gently rotating wall projector with a selection of enchanting landscapesThis room can also serve as a respite area for parents or caregivers with physically or cognitively disabled children (or adults). Please visit our website or contact us for more details.#sensoryroom #arresteddevelopment #forhire #london #finchley #counsellors #practitioners #psychotherapists #ukcp #terapia ... See MoreSee Less

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Our next open evening will be on Monday 28th October (via Zoom).Are you interested in becoming a child and adolescent Psychotherapist or Counsellor? Or are you already working as an adult Counsellor or Psychotherapist but would like to explore the field of child psychotherapy? Our training is suitable for those looking to work therapeutically with children and young people.We are currently recruiting for the courses starting in January 2025. We recommend attending an informative Open Evening Event, delivered by our Clinical Director. The 90-minute presentation is interactive with ample time and opportunity to ask any questions that you might have about the training, accreditation and future job opportunities.The event will begin at 7pm on Zoom, and is free of charge. To register your place please visit our website - link in bio#openevening #terapia #psychotherapy #counselling #assuredcourse #MiddlesexUniversity #ma #PartTimeCourse #london ... See MoreSee Less

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Missed our open evening this week? No problem - the next one will be held online via Zoom. Monday 21 October.Reserve your space online:terapia.co.uk/open-evenings/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Visit us at the TES SEND Show this Saturday at the Business Design Centre. We're enjoying a fantastic day at the event today and would love for you to stop by and say hello.#tes #terapia #TesSENDShow #psychotherapy #counselling #adolescent #child #training #terapiauk ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Supervision Training course starts this weekend. There is still time to sign up!The Terapia Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision is approved by UKCP. It is open to practitioners with experience in therapeutic work with clients from all age groups and particularly those with interest in child and adolescent work. The 2024/25 course will be delivered over eight weekends and is scheduled to start on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024, the last weekend will be Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025.The course is unique in that it combines process and developmental theories of supervision with models adapted from play therapy, attachment theory and neuroscience. It is a generic training that is applicable to those working with children, adolescents and adults. Some of the modules are focused on supervisors who work with adolescents and children and will focus exclusively on the developmental challenges and ethical dilemmas of these younger age groups. All the learning on the course is through the group processing theory via a range of experiential methods and creative techniques.We welcome qualified psychotherapists, counsellors and members of caring professions: psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and coaches. A brochure is available via this website or email [email protected].The 2024/25 course will be delivered on the following eight weekends: 12/13 October, 09/10 November, 14/15 December, 18/19 January 2025, 01/02 March, 29/30 March, 10/11 May, 07/08 June. ... See MoreSee Less

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Are you looking to expand your knowledge of working with children and young people? The MA Conversion Course gives experienced adult psychotherapists and counsellors the opportunity to pursue an advanced qualification in counselling and therapeutic work with children and young people and to obtain UKCP registration as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.This is an opportunity to refocus or supplement your previous training and experience with the MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling.Training takes place one day per fortnight for two years – this is known as the Core Training. Additionally, each trainee is then required to select individual course subjects in order to meet the Terapia training requirements and in accordance with their previous training and clinical experience and also take part in practical placements.Completion of our Conversion Course also leads to MA with Middlesex University, AUKCP Registration, membership of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP) and may lead to BACP Individual Accreditation.Please contact us at [email protected] should you wish to find out more.#Conversioncourse #ma #psychotherapists #counsellors #AdvancedQualifications #ukcp #terapia #terapiauk ... See MoreSee Less

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Terapia is recruiting for Child Psychotherapy Clinical Supervisors. You must be a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with a recognised training organisation. We are based in North West London. All supervision is provided face-to-face. For further information please contact [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less

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Senior Mental Health Lead (SMHL) Training ProgrammeAll schools and colleges should have a Senior Mental Health Lead by 2025, funded by the DfE.The Department for Education (DfE) are providing all state schools and colleges in England with a grant of £1,200, to pay for SMHL training. At a cost of £800, our training enables you to utilise the remaining funds for backfill or resources to support your SMHL implementation.Terapia’s SMHL training programme is quality assured by the DfE. We are one of the leading child and adolescent psychotherapy and counselling training organisations in the UK. Our facilitators are highly experienced in school leadership, management and in the delivery of therapeutic services.Our course covers the eight core outcomes outlined in the DfE Green Paper – ‘Transforming children and young people’s mental health’, focussing on developing the specific skills required to embed and sustain a whole school/college approach to positive mental health and wellbeing at your setting.Key components of our training include a Terapia SMHL Learning Guide with reflective journal, individual coaching sessions and SMHL group forums.To find out more about our SMHL programme call 020 8201 6101 or email our training facilitator: [email protected]To secure your place, complete a booking form (available via our website), then apply to the DfE for your grant, quoting our reference number: SMHL012.www.terapia.co.uk/smhl ... See MoreSee Less

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he MA Conversion Course gives experienced adult psychotherapists and counsellors the opportunity to pursue an advanced qualification in counselling and therapeutic work with children and young people and to obtain UKCP registration as a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist.This is an opportunity to refocus or supplement your previous training and experience with the MA in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling.Training takes place one day per fortnight for two years – this is known as the Core Training (see below). Additionally, each trainee is then required to select individual course subjects in order to meet the Terapia training requirements and in accordance with their previous training and clinical experience and also take part in practical placements.Completion of our Conversion Course also leads to MA with Middlesex University, AUKCP Registration, membership of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP) and may lead to BACP Individual Accreditation.terapia.co.uk/course/ma-conversion-course/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Supervision TrainingThe Terapia Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision is approved by UKCP. It is open to practitioners with experience in therapeutic work with clients from all age groups and particularly those with interest in child and adolescent work. The 2024/25 course will be delivered over eight weekends and is scheduled to start on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 October 2024, the last weekend will be Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025.The course is unique in that it combines process and developmental theories of supervision with models adapted from play therapy, attachment theory and neuroscience. It is a generic training that is applicable to those working with children, adolescents and adults. Some of the modules are focused on supervisors who work with adolescents and children and will focus exclusively on the developmental challenges and ethical dilemmas of these younger age groups. All the learning on the course is through the group processing theory via a range of experiential methods and creative techniques.We welcome qualified psychotherapists, counsellors and members of caring professions: psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers and coaches. A brochure is available via this website or email [email protected].The 2024/25 course will be delivered on the following eight weekends: 12/13 October, 09/10 November, 14/15 December, 18/19 January 2025, 01/02 March, 29/30 March, 10/11 May, 07/08 June. ... See MoreSee Less

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