Meet Your Tutor – Jay Treryth
Jay is a counsellor and Supervisor working in private practice in Cornwall, UK. A member of the counselling profession since 2016 and teaching CPCAB courses since 2018 , Jay is a safe pair of hands to hold a learning group, having been a student and a tutor at all levels.
His private practice leans towards supporting neurodiverse clients and people in the LGBT+ community. Jay believes in removing the medicalisation society imposes on people and brings this philosophy to his teaching, believing in an inclusive by design approach which includes group discussions, reflective exercises & real practice sessions alongside the teaching.
Jay hopes that by welcoming the truth and humanity of all their clients and students they will be empowered to do the same in their practice, creating positive energy, connection and relationships in the world.
Taking this approach fuels Jay's drive and love for this work, by living the values and principles of the course in how it is delivered. Jay is a member of NCPS and is familiar with the BACP's ethical framework too.
Outside of the professional world,
Jay enjoys the Cornish outdoors,
especially the beaches, spooky
podcasts, history books & virtual
city-builder games.
Course Overview
This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as self-employed counsellors in independent practice. It also equips learners to take on a senior counselling role in an organisational context where client assessment, referral and routine evaluation are part of the role.
You will learn:
Work safely, legally and ethically as an independent counsellor
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Reflect on issues relating to establishing and managing an independent practice
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Work within an ethical, legal and professional framework for independent counselling work
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Respond to and manage ethical dilemmas
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Research and access appropriate sources of support
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Work with clients at risk of suicide or self-harm, including recognising complex thoughts, feelings and behaviours, even when they are not directly expressed
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Demonstrate the ability to engage effectively in inter-professional and multi-agency collaboration, contributing to shared mental health care where appropriate
Work with complex aspects of the counselling relationship
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Manage the conflicts and demands of working within relational boundaries in independent practice
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Use theory and research to work with implicit aspects of the therapeutic relationship
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Work with challenges and difficulties that arise at all stages of the therapeutic relationship
Use theory and research to work with client diversity in independent practice
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Reflect on theory and research on diversity issues and apply insights to counselling work
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Compare diverse cultural perceptions of mental health and well being and consider their influence on the counselling relationship
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Work with the social, cultural and biological factors that impact on individual clients
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Evaluate the impact of diversity-related barriers that clients may face when accessing independent counselling
Use a coherent approach to respond to the needs of individual clients
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Use a coherent assessment strategy to assess individual clients and their needs
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Critically reflect on different approaches to client assessment
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Evaluate choice of therapeutic interventions in relation to individual clients and their needs
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Reflect on and evaluate the counselling work in collaboration with the client
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Use research findings on client factors to inform counselling work
Work with self-awareness as an independent practitioner
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Use insights from work on implicit aspects of own self, personal history and patterns of relating to inform counselling work
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Compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives on the use of self in counselling work
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Use awareness of self to work with the impact of power and authority in the counselling relationship
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Use research findings on therapist factors to inform client work
Use theory, research and skills within a coherent framework for independent counselling practice
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Use theory to work with implicit aspects of client’s self, personal history and patterns of relating
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Use research findings to critically evaluate and develop own theoretical understanding
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Integrate skills and techniques within a coherent theoretical framework
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Apply research findings to inform work with common life problems and common mental health problems
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Integrate concepts of psychopathology when assessing and referring clients
Monitor and maintain professional effectiveness as a counsellor in independent practice
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Critically evaluate own use of clinical supervision
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Implement a clinical audit tool
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Research and plan own programme for Continuing Professional Development
Learning Expereince
Teaching is experiential, relational and clinically grounded, combining:
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Live tutor-led teaching via Zoom
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Regular tutorials and progress meetings
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Case formulation and case review
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Group supervision and peer learning
You'll build a clinical portfolio as you go, including:
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a client log,
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candidate self-review,
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tutor-assessed observations — supported by a minimum of 60 hours of formally contracted one-to-one client work, including client assessment.
You'll also complete a mini research project, developing your ability to engage critically with counselling research and apply it to practice, and an externally assessed case review that draws together your theoretical understanding and client work.
Placement & Group Supervision
Placement
Arranging your own placement or practice setting is your responsibility as a student, as our cohorts are drawn from across the UK. Within this placement, you'll need to complete a minimum of 60 hours of formally contracted one-to-one counselling, exercising autonomy in your role as counsellor and carrying responsibility for client assessment.
To support you in securing a placement, The Wellbeing Academy provides an introductory letter outlining the course, its teaching, and what a placement would involve.
Group Supervision
Group supervision runs throughout the course.
Assessment & Coursework
Assessment is Pass/Fail (Proficient/Not Proficient) rather than graded. To achieve the qualification, you must be assessed as Proficient in both your internal and external assessment.
Internal assessment
Across the course, you'll build a portfolio evidencing 7 required learning outcomes, including working safely, legally and ethically as a psychotherapeutic counsellor; working at relational depth; exercising autonomy and taking responsibility for client assessment; and monitoring your own professional effectiveness. Coursework falls into three types — written/theory work, practical/skills work, and client-work-based evidence — submitted digitally as an e-portfolio incuding:
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A client log
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Tutor-assessed observations and peer/tutor feedback
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Supervision log and supervisor report
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A mini research project
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External assessment — case review
You'll complete an externally assessed written case review of 3,000–3,500 words, marked outside The Wellbeing Academy.
Attendance
Minimum attendance of 90%
Course Requirements
Who This Course Is For
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This qualification is designed to give learners the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as self-employed counsellors in independent practice. It also equips learners to take on a senior counselling role in an organisational context where client assessment, referral and routine evaluation are part of the role.
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It meets the competencies of SCoPEd Column B, and — with sufficient practice hours — provides a route to accreditation with PSA-approved professional associations such as BACP, NCPS and ACC.
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In short: it's aimed at counsellors ready to move into independent practice or a more senior organisational role, and gives a clear professional accreditation pathway.
Entry requirements
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Candidates must have obtained CPCAB's Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, or its equivalent. Minimum age is 19 years.
Course Dates
Training takes place weekly.
Sessions are live online with Jay and Rachel, so you can access the training from the comfort of your home.
Dates to follow.
Session Times: 9 am - 5 pm
Please ensure you have completed the application form before paying. Thank you.