Holistic Integrative Councelling Certificate

This course was initially designed with therapists and healers in mind, and values their experience and existing skills but recognises the importance of preparing students to become confident and competent in professional counselling training.

The programme incorporates a variety of learning opportunities through which the students will develop both their self-awareness, and their knowledge and skills relating to the process of supporting, helping and healing with clients and, oneself.

This course not only covers counselling skills, psychological models and an integrative approach to counselling theories but also the energetic dynamics that are inevitably and integral part of the therapeutic relationship, an understanding of these dynamics and how best to utilize them.

Aims of the course are to

  • develop and expand use of counselling skills
  • enable student to deepen their understanding of the dynamics of a good therapeutic relationship
  • look at and compare and contrast several approaches to counselling
  • provide a safe environment for students to practice their skills with supervision and constructive feedback
  • increase self-awareness and facilitate self-development
  • promote group peer support and a tolerance others attitudes and belief systems

Units covered

Unit A: Establishing an awareness of self within the Transpersonal concept

Unit B: Counselling: Skills, ethics, theory and process

Unit C: The Mind/body connection: Energy exchange and the Wounded Healer


Assessment and accreditation

There is ongoing assessment of skills, both by peers, and the tutor. Written assessment is in the form of log pages geared towards fulfilling assessment criteria which not only covers an understanding of the course content but also personal response to content and thoughts for further development.

Group diary entries are assessed for:

  • The ability to constructively comment on peer participation in group exercises

Students through self assessment will reflect on the following questions:

  • Why am I on this course?
  • What do I want to achieve?
  • Where do I expect it to lead?

These make up a portfolio evidencing their achievements. All successful students will receive a College of Healing Certificate.

Students are expected to receive ongoing counselling throughout the duration of the course.

Course Tutor

Annie Drury is a qualified psychotherapist, counsellor and healer, practicing since the early 1980s. She is committed to a holistic approach to healing, healthcare and relationships, believing that each person has an inner innate wisdom that knows what the individual needs in order to be healthy and happy.

Annie is an experienced facilitator with adults, having initiated and run practical courses/workshops on all aspects of self-awareness and self-empowerment. This work has led Annie to work in Universities, colleges, the NHS, the Polices Force and, as a tutor for the College of Healing.


Course Details

Annie DruryVenue: Peace Haven, The Old School House, Burwarton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 6QG

Tutor: Annie Drury

Cost: £990. This can be paid monthly, in advance of each weekend: £110 per weekend including refreshments exluding lunch

Dates: The course will be run over 2 days, each month, for 9 months. Where possible this is the second Saturday and Sunday of the month, commencing 9th and 10th October 2012

Course enrolment: All students are expected to complete a questionnaire giving details of prior learning and experience. Either counselling skills training or experience in one-to-one listening work either paid or voluntary is expected.

Contact Annie Drury for an enrolment form on 01746 712100 or www.anniedrury.co.uk