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Counselling Courses at Beechwood
Michelle Wood
Level 3 Counselling
“In my role at Beechwood I provide a lot of emotional and empathic support to people who may be experiencing complex issues and who may be in a high level of distress. This requires me to communicate sensitively and compassionately to help them explore the issues they are facing, or for me to be a listening ear for them.
Having completed my ABC Level 2 Award in Counselling Concepts, along with several communication skills courses a few years ago, I wanted to develop and enhance my skills further and was able to complete my ABC Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills here at Beechwood.
I really enjoyed the course and weekend workshops and throughout the academic year have gained lots more knowledge, skills and experience, which I am already putting into practice. I am extremely pleased and proud to have passed and thank my Beechwood colleagues for their support.”
Jane Austen
I found I learned things which could be used in everyday life and was really pleased to achieve a pass, along with the rest of the group. It was a really enjoyable course with a high standard of teaching. Many thanks to Rionach for being such a brilliant tutor and the other students for
“I was asked if I wanted to do the Level 2 counselling course at Beechwood.
Following an interview with Dr Rionach Casey, I was accepted and enrolled. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but quickly started looking forward to Monday nights. The course covers the Person-Centred approach to counselling. We learned how to hone listening and responding
skills, working within the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) Ethical Framework.
Level 2 Counselling their support.”
Pictured left to right: Jane Austen, Jane Bate, Rionach Casey, Bernadette O’Neill
If you would like further information on counselling training contact: training@beechwoodcancercare.co.uk 0161 476 0384
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