Working with Couples and Intimate Relationships (6 Day Foundation Programme)
Working with Couples and Intimate Relationships
Pricing
The full price of this course is £670. We are offering an early bird discount of 20% until end 31 May which brings the cost down to £536.
This is course is also available to purchase on a payment plan. Please contact mark.busby@thecfc.org.uk to arrange your plan.
Who is this course for?
This course will suit anyone who already has a basic understanding & experience of the counselling process and is looking to extend their knowledge and experience of working in the interesting, demanding and fascinating world of couple counselling. It will build not only on your counselling knowledge in general but also on the practical and theoretical aspects of working with the couple dynamic. This is a non-accredited programme that will deepen the understanding of working therapeutically with couples.
Outcomes for Attendees
- To understand the difference in working with a couple rather than an individual.
- To understand why we choose partners.
- To recognise what we bring to a relationship and why patterns are repeated.
- To understand how loss, change, and family systems affect a relationship.
- Definition and scope of working with intimate partner relationships
- Greater understanding of theories and practices relating to intimate partner relationships.
- Participate in a range of activities.
- Gain a certificate in skills and practice.
Trainer
Imelda Hatton
Art Therapist, Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, EMDR Practitioner, Supervisor, Trainer, PGCE, FHEA
I have worked in mental health for 40 years, initially training as a mental health nurse. I qualified in Art therapy in 2001 and then went on to gain qualifications in psychosexual and relationship therapy and supervision. I was a senior lecturer in higher education for 12 years, developing and delivering undergraduate and post graduate training on counselling and psychotherapy programmes, including the COSRT Accredited Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy programme. I have worked in the voluntary sector and in the NHS. I gained my teaching qualification in 2014. I am currently working in private practice, and I supervise a range of qualified practitioners and trainees. I teach on the THIRST learn Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy training, accredited with COSRT.
Dates, times, venue and CPD
2026 Dates: Friday 26 June, Saturday 27 June, Friday 3 July, Saturday 4 July, Friday 17 July, Saturday 18 July
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: The Counselling & Family Centre, 40 Mayors Road, Altrincham, WA15 9RP
CPD: 36 hours
Further information
This is a non-accredited programme and will be delivered face to face. Tea and coffee provided. Light refreshments and lunch are available to purchase from our café or bring a packed lunch. Full payment required to secure booking. 75% refundable in cases of cancellation if cancelled more than 14 days before course date. Cancellations 14 days or less prior to the start of the course will be non-refundable.
For more information on our courses, including making a booking or cancellation, please see course information.