Healing the Hidden: Understanding and Responding to PTSD and Complex Trauma

The price of this course is £485. We are offering an early bird discount of 20% until 1 March 2026 which brings the cost down to £388.

This is course is also available to purchase on a payment plan. Please contact mark.busby@thecfc.org.uk to arrange your plan. 

This transformative 4-day training program equips counsellors, psychotherapists, and allied professionals with the knowledge and skills to confidently navigate the complexities of PTSD and complex trauma.

 

You'll explore the roots of trauma, ways of working with hyper-aroused and dissociative states, and develop trauma-sensitive interventions. The course includes working with survivors of domestic abuse, ongoing trauma and cultural considerations. The final day provides the opportunity for case discussions and the development of your own trauma-informed practice model. Join us to gain practical tools, enhance your therapeutic impact, prioritise your self-care as a practitioner.

 

This course is suitable for qualified and student counsellors, psychotherapists and related professionals such as social workers, teaching assistants and family support workers. We advise participants to have appropriate supervision or support in place for the duration of the programme. (This is a non-accredited programme that will deepen the understanding of trauma and its impact and develop further skills in working with people affected by trauma and PTSD).

 

• Understand the historical context for PTSD

• Have an overview of different psychological models for PTSD

• Learn the psychological, physiological and neurological processes associated with PTSD

• Be able to respond therapeutically to trauma presentations and incorporate a framework that can be adapted within your therapeutic approach

• Learn how to work with complex trauma: working with survivors of abuse, introduction to dissociation

• Have the opportunity to explore cultural issues

• Experience relaxation and visualisation techniques that can be used when working with trauma

• Build awareness of safety and timing in trauma work and understand indicators of recovery and resolution

• Experience creative approaches in trauma work

• Time for self-reflection and casework reflection

• Supervision and self-care

Penny Bullock, MSc (Psychological Trauma), MProf Studies (Psychological Trauma), BSc., Post-grad. Cert. in Supervision, PGCE, MBACP(Snr. Accred.)

Penny has worked as a counsellor, both privately and within the NHS for over 25 years, with adults and young people, specialising in trauma. She has been a clinical supervisor for 15 years and has delivered training to a wide range of professionals. Penny retired in 2023 and is now bringing her clinical expertise to the role of Trustee for the Counselling & Family Centre in Altrincham and Bury.

For more information on our courses, including making a booking or cancellation, please see course information.