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Training Programmes

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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.

Terapia celebrates its 20th anniversary

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Our new East Finchley Charity Shop is opening on Saturday 10th August!Please support us with quality donations.56 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 9PNTerapia provides counselling and psychotherapy to children, young people and families who have experienced difficulties or trauma in their lives.Our centre is located at 17a East End Road.Funds from the shop enable us to continue providing vital mental health services to families in Finchley and surrounding areas.www.terapia.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less

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We had a lovely day at Tudor Primary School Summer Fair in Finchley, chatting to local children, parents and teachers!We wanted to remind all about our dedicated Terapia Schools Service. Through this area, we deliver a wide range of specialist therapeutic services in primary and secondary schools, as well as other community organisations, to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people, their families, parents/carers and the professionals working with them.We are also experienced in pupil referral units, leaving care services and special educational needs schools, providing safe and effective support. Our School Service takes a holistic approach in striving to change the mental health ethos of the entire school community.Should you feel this would be appropriate for your school, and to find out more, please contact us at [email protected] or call us on 020 8201 6101.#schoolsservice #primaryschool #secondaryschool #mentalhealth #wellbeing #children #youngpeople #families #referral #pupils #specialeducation #effectivesupport #terapia #terapiauk ... See MoreSee Less

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Pop into The Bothy Charity Shop in North Finchley this weekend for some clothing, homeware, gifts and accessories. There's something for all, and you're giving back to our community with every purchase.Terapia provides counselling and psychotherapy to children, young people, schools and families who have experienced difficulties or trauma in their lives. Funds from The Bothy Shop enable us to continue providing mental health services to families in Finchley, Barnet and surrounding areas.#TheBothy #summer #charityshop #terapia #finchley #london #londonuk ... See MoreSee Less

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Terapia Diploma in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy and Counselling Supervision is open to practitioners with experience in therapeutic work with clients from all age groups with an interest in child and adolescent work.We welcome qualified psychotherapists, counsellors and members of caring professions: psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers.Duration: Eight weekends, starting in October 2024, running until June 2025Precise Dates: TBCLocation: Finchley CentralTo find out more please visit our website #SupervisionTraining #practitioners #adultpsychotherapy #childpsychotherapy #adolescentpsychotherapy #terapia #terapiauk ... See MoreSee Less

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My name is Samuel Kutapan, and I am the School Services Coordinator for Terapia; one of the leading Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy and Counselling training organisations in the UK. Terapia 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.As a charity we strive to ensure affordability to each school we provide services to whilst ensuring we uphold a highly professional service to every child and adult we support. If you would like to find out more please visit www.terapia.co.uk/school-services or email [email protected] ... See MoreSee Less

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Reminder! Our open evening will take place on Monday 8th July at The Bothy, from 7pm.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 opportunRities.The event will begin at 7pm, 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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We're pleased to announce the latest of our informative Open Evenings. Join us on Monday 8th July at The Bothy from 7pm.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. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to apply as early as possible. We strongly recommend attending an Open Evening Event. The event consists of an informative 90-minute presentation, delivered by Bozena Merrick, Clinical Director, CEO and Founder. The evening is friendly and relaxed with ample time and opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about the training, accreditation and future job opportunities.#openevening #ma #Education #trainingcentre #psychotherapy #counselling #terapia #terapiauk#openevening #ma #Education #trainingcentre #psychotherapy #counselling #terapia #terapiauk ... 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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After the graduation ceremonies at Middlesex University, we followed it with our own celebration at The Bothy, making it extra special for all our students. It really was a fantastic day! 🔥👏🎉🥂 ❤️❤️❤️#graduation #graduationceremony #ma #MAstudents #psychotherapy #counselling #child #adolescent #middlesexuniversity #terapia #terapiauk #training #Education ... See MoreSee Less

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A huge congratulations to our graduates, who enjoyed a wonderful ceremony yesterday in celebration of their success 👏 We are so proud of each and every one of you.#Congratulations #graduation #ceremony #ma #psychotherapy #counselling #child #adolescent #assuredcourse #middlesexuniversity #terapia #terapiauk ... See MoreSee Less

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