Once you’ve completed your core training, your professional register will expect you to continue to develop your skills and knowledge as you practice. Our growing suite of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) workshops are specially designed to provide you with new skills and knowledge in many different areas relevant to your practice.
These Chrysalis Workshops are intended for those of you who are already qualified and working either as a registered Hypnotherapist, or as a registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor.
Chrysalis NFP Ltd offer the following one-day online, (start time of 10 am – 5 pm with appropriate breaks), certificated, tutor led workshops for professionals. These each provide seven hours of recognised CPD. All workshops are Quality Checked by The National Counselling Society or The National Hypnotherapy Society and meet the CPD requirements of the Professional Register. The cost of each workshop is £90.00.
Please note there are a limited number of places available at each workshop, places are offered on first come, first served basis.
This tutor led, one-day CPD workshop will introduce you to the basics of working with diverse communities and ensuring that your practice is accessible and inclusive.
You will learn about terminology and identities, BAME and LGBT+ identities and inclusion, supporting people with disabilities, the Equality Act 2010 and how that protects diverse communities, issues faced by minorities and barriers to accessing therapy, plus how to work therapeutically with diversity and difference.
This is an interactive CPD where thoughts, reflection and participation are encouraged. You will also work on an action plan to help you develop your inclusive, accessible practice.
On this workshop, you will learn about:
Day content will include discussion on:
TUTOR PROFILE:
Daniel Browne
Daniel Browne is a fully qualified hypnotherapist, having completed his studies with Chrysalis. He is now in private practice, with a busy clinic running in Warwick where he specialises in weight loss, smoking cessation, and anxiety issues. Daniel is passionate about hypnotherapy and the many benefits it can bring to people's lives, and this is reflected in the way he works. He previously worked in mental health care for Rethink, supporting people with schizophrenia, and decided to train as a therapist after finding he enjoyed the aspect of his role that utilised therapeutic skills.
Alongside his work as a hypnotherapist, Daniel is also Chairman of a charity that supports people from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) community. Supporting people has always been at the heart of who Daniel is as a person, and in his charitable capacity he has worked extensively with schools and advised government on their mental health care policies. In his capacity as a hypnotherapist, Daniel contributes to a series of magazine columns and is currently writing his first book.
Daniel is an Accredited member of The National Hypnotherapy Society.
To view Daniel's HS profile please click here.
17/05/2023
This workshop takes a hypnotherapy approach to helping clients manage panic attacks and will present a therapy plan involving the writing and delivery of hypnotic scripts. The workshop is therefore designed for delegates who have training in hypnotherapy.
This workshop takes a cognitive approach to hypnotherapy, where models and evidence of how best to work with panic are presented.
Approach:
The course will present a hypnotherapy model, so is aimed at hypnotherapists. It will draw on best research in relation to how experience of panic generates and what methods are best for the client to learn to overcome these. This research is mainly from cognitive psychology but will be introduced in a simple form for those who may not have any training in CBT
Aims and Objectives:
Content on the day will include:
TUTOR PROFILE:
Reuben Turkie
Reuben set up his Hypnotherapy Practice in 2018 whilst completing his Level 4 and 5 Chrysalis courses. He continues to see clients benefit from a wide array of treatments and believes in a tailored and structured approach.
Reuben also runs a successful private practice offering person centred, integrative psychotherapeutic counselling. Whilst he recognises the differences in these approaches, he offers a combined approach where appropriate. In his counselling work, Reuben sees clients for a wide range of presenting issues including anxiety; depression; abuse; identity; self-improvement; relationship dynamics; bereavement and loss.
Reuben is keen to create a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive approach to his teaching. Reflecting on his own journey as a student, he believes in the value of working collectively to promote a safe, nurturing environment and positive learning experiences for students.
Reuben is a Registrant member of the National Hypnotherapy Society.
To view Reuben's profile click here.
28/03/2023
Workshop overview:
Content will include:
TUTOR PROFILE:
Marion Elkin
Marion Elkin is a general therapy manager at the Priory Hospital Glasgow, overseeing a team of clinical therapists and providing daily support/training/education.
Marion has over 25 years practical experience in the mental health and addictions field. She has extensive knowledge of offering guidance and support to clients who have experienced mental health and addiction issues in the US and the UK. She prides herself in being able to empathise with individuals whilst retaining an objective and realistic approach to their treatment and therapy. She also comfortable working and communicating with people from all backgrounds.
Marion is an Accredited Registrant member of The National Counselling Society.
To view Marion's NCS profile please click here.
06/07/2023
The workshop will run in person rather than via online such as zoom due to the nature of the workshop, and this will enable the tutor to supervise participants effectively thus offering a safe environment to practice.
Learning Objectives:
The structure of the course will cover the following:
The workshop will involve a mixture of group discussion and the following practical based exercises:
This workshop will include a full script for parts-therapy and a detailed workbook of information covering all sections of the course
TUTOR PROFILE:
Neill Havers
Neill has been a registered social worker from 2007 and has a MA (Hons) in Social Work and BA (Hons) 2:1 in Applied Psychology and Health Studies. He has worked in a number of statutory teams including youth offending, early help, duty and assessment and the emergency duty team.
Neill became interested in hypnotherapy in early 2018 after personally having hypnotherapy and experiencing its profound effects. Neill has since completed two diplomas in hypnotherapy including a Diploma of Advanced Holistic Hypnotherapy and a further diploma in hypnoanalysis (regression) therapy.
Neill has set up his own hypnotherapy service based in Liverpool and uses a variety of different approaches when working with clients including suggestion therapy, hypnoanalysis, parts therapy, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, and timeline therapy. Neill also has a counselling skills qualification to compliment his hypnotherapy studies.
Neill is a Registrant member of The National Hypnotherapy Society.
To view Neill's HS profile please click here.
22/04/2023
On this workshop you will learn about:
Learning Objectives:
Learners will be able to define and consider the importance of boundaries within the scope of professional, ethical practice; identify the different types of boundaries and recognise their importance and have insight to how boundaries can be transgressed.
Learners will be able to apply knowledge to fictitious case vignettes and have options to consider should boundaries become compromised.
Content of the day will include:
Case examples / discussion…when & how things can go wrong
TUTOR PROFILE:
Rhianan Lowes
Rhianan is a fully qualified Counsellor running her own private practice in South Bristol, offering therapy to couples as well as individual clients.
She was responsible for setting up a free counselling service in one of the most deprived areas in Bristol and gaining funding for the project to be coordinated as well as support costs for volunteers.
Rhianan has worked as a charity Manager and has been involved in the running of various Bristol based charities for 10 years. She also volunteer 3 client spaces per week for the charity.
As a qualified supervisor, she offers Counselling Supervision to both students and qualified Counsellors.
Rhianan holds a Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Training in Level 7 Advanced Counselling Supervision, a Couples Counselling Certificate, Group Training Certificate, Management & HR, PTTLS (Teaching qualification)
As well as the above counselling qualifications, she undertakes continuing professional development with a minimum of 30 hours top
Rhianan is a registered accredited member of the National Counselling Society. To view Rhianan's NCS profile please click here.
30/03/2023
This one-day CPD workshop will begin by exploring what is self-hypnosis and examine the differences with hetero-hypnosis. The workshop will then look at some of the benefits of self-hypnosis from a client perspective before exploring how self-hypnosis can be taught in a safe and practical way to clients to help them achieve their goals. The workshop will also focus on learning some simple relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and anchoring which can be easily taught to assist clients with many problems such as anxiety and stress. The study pack includes some additional information covering a brief history of self-hypnosis and related research findings.
Aims and Objectives:
The structure of the workshop will be as follows:
The workshop will involve a mixture of discussion and the following practical based exercises:
The workshop includes a full script for self-hypnosis and a detailed workbook of information covering all sections of the course. Also included is a reading list to enhance further learning.
TUTOR PROFILE:
Neill Havers
Neill has been a registered social worker from 2007 and has a MA (Hons) in Social Work and BA (Hons) 2:1 in Applied Psychology and Health Studies. He has worked in a number of statutory teams including youth offending, early help, duty and assessment and the emergency duty team.
Neill became interested in hypnotherapy in early 2018 after personally having hypnotherapy and experiencing its profound effects. Neill has since completed two diplomas in hypnotherapy including a Diploma of Advanced Holistic Hypnotherapy and a further diploma in hypnoanalysis (regression) therapy.
Neill has set up his own hypnotherapy service based in Liverpool and uses a variety of different approaches when working with clients including suggestion therapy, hypnoanalysis, parts therapy, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, and timeline therapy. Neill also has a counselling skills qualification to compliment his hypnotherapy studies.
Neill is a Registrant member of The National Hypnotherapy Society.
To view Neill's HS profile please click here.
29/04/2023
This workshop explores further about self-hypnosis and the benefits of using this with clients.
Tutor led demonstrations, participants discussions and practical exercises will be included on the rules when teaching clients self-hypnosis, including techniques for anxiety and quit smoking.
Case study scenarios will be discussed and explored.
Summary details of the differences between meditation, mindfulness and self-hypnosis will be detailed.
The content includes:-
TUTOR PROFILE:
Neill Havers
Neill has been a registered social worker from 2007 and has a MA (Hons) in Social Work and BA (Hons) 2:1 in Applied Psychology and Health Studies. He has worked in a number of statutory teams including youth offending, early help, duty and assessment and the emergency duty team.
Neill became interested in hypnotherapy in early 2018 after personally having hypnotherapy and experiencing its profound effects. Neill has since completed two diplomas in hypnotherapy including a Diploma of Advanced Holistic Hypnotherapy and a further diploma in hypnoanalysis (regression) therapy.
Neill has set up his own hypnotherapy service based in Liverpool and uses a variety of different approaches when working with clients including suggestion therapy, hypnoanalysis, parts therapy, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapy, and timeline therapy. Neill also has a counselling skills qualification to compliment his hypnotherapy studies.
Neill is a Registrant member of The National Hypnotherapy Society.
To view Neill's HS profile please click here.
24/06/2023
Objectives:
Content on the day will include:
TUTOR PROFILE:
Martin Handy
Martin completed the Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills and the Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling in Southampton. He has recently completed a counselling and psychotherapy research paper in Personal Mythology and Life Narrative for the Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Informed by Research). Martin completed his placement in a Wiltshire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and gained specific experience and training in trauma recovery.
He currently has a private practice offering counselling, psychotherapy, spiritual counselling, supervision and hypnotherapy in Stockbridge, Hampshire, and online.
Martin previously trained as a teacher and has worked in primary schools, pupil referral units, special needs, foster-care education support, further education, and the prison sector. He has also worked as an education consultant, mentor, and professional development co-ordinator. He has lived and worked overseas in New Zealand, India, Brazil, and Sri Lanka and returned to the UK in 2012 and now lives on a farm in the South Downs enjoying walking, cycling, painting and immersing himself in the spirit of Mother Nature.
Martin is an Accredited member of the National Counselling Society.
To view Martin's profile click here.
He is also a Registrant member of the National Hypnotherapy Society.
To view his profile click here.
05/10/2023
This one-day workshop will introduce you to the world of NLP and offer you the opportunity to learn some basic skills and techniques which can benefit you personally in your everyday life by improving your communication, building rapport, and observing body language. Through regular practice and application, you will be able to transfer these skills into a therapeutic coaching session with your clients to help them implement change.
On this course you will learn how the mind works, the difference between the conscious and unconscious mind and the representational systems that we use through the ‘Communication model’.
You will learn how important it is to read and calibrate a person’s body language which represents our biggest form of non-verbal communication.
You will be able to elicit a client’s core values and belief systems to help motivate them by using the practical skills and techniques that NLP has to offer.
Learning objectives:
The key points that will be covered in the workshop:
TUTOR PROFILE:
Alma Griffiths
As well as being a Life Coach in NLP and Nutritional therapist, Alma has continued to develop her interest in Psychology studying Timeline therapy, Hypnotherapy, IEMT and completed her Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling with Chrysalis. In the past she has been involved in Nutritional educational programs such as: Sure Start nurseries, Sports workshops in schools, ‘SLIM’ program (her own development), MEND (national program) for children (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition, Do It) and providing talks to Industry. As well as developing Introduction to NLP workshops. Her most recent interests are in Neuroscience, Attachment Trauma, and the Polyvagal theory.
Alma has a Private practice in Surrey where she integrates and offers all her different therapies to help clients achieve optimum health both physically, emotionally, and mentally.
She also offers her services voluntary to:
Catalyst (drug and alcohol addiction counselling agency) in Guildford, and Cherry-Trees in East Clandon, Surrey working, with the parents of families who have children and young adults with a range of complex disabilities including Autism, Asperger, as well as learning, physical and sensory impairments.
Alma is an Accredited Registrant member of National Counselling Society.
Please click here to view her profile.
03/05/2023
Learning objectives:
The day will include:
TUTOR PROFILE:
Martin Handy
Martin completed the Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills and the Advanced Professional Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling in Southampton. He has recently completed a counselling and psychotherapy research paper in Personal Mythology and Life Narrative for the Level 6 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling (Informed by Research). Martin completed his placement in a Wiltshire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre and gained specific experience and training in trauma recovery.
He currently has a private practice offering counselling, psychotherapy, spiritual counselling, supervision and hypnotherapy in Stockbridge, Hampshire, and online.
Martin previously trained as a teacher and has worked in primary schools, pupil referral units, special needs, foster-care education support, further education, and the prison sector. He has also worked as an education consultant, mentor, and professional development co-ordinator. He has lived and worked overseas in New Zealand, India, Brazil, and Sri Lanka and returned to the UK in 2012 and now lives on a farm in the South Downs enjoying walking, cycling, painting and immersing himself in the spirit of Mother Nature.
Martin is an Accredited member of the National Counselling Society.
To view Martin's profile click here.
He is also a Registrant member of the National Hypnotherapy Society.
To view his profile click here.
20/06/2023
This tutor led online workshop is for therapists who want to develop their understanding and be better able to help clients who self-harm. You will learn key information on the ways people self-harm and reasons for self-harm, prevalence, links to suicide, how to assess risk and strategies for working with clients in a non-judgemental, ethical and supportive way. You will begin working towards developing a professional confidence in working therapeutically with people who self-harm.
Aims and Objectives:
This is a one-day programme for therapists with a foundation of knowledge about Self Harm who wish to develop their practice and share their experience and knowledge with other therapists.
Those with no prior knowledge will also benefit from the course and may wish to watch the Chrysalis Year 1 Supplementary Learning webinar ‘Self Harm’ before attending this programme.
All participants should familiarise themselves with the supporting material in advance of this training.
During this workshop, the tutor will:
Day content will include:
TUTOR PROFILE:
Jill Wagner
Jill is a mum to four grown up children, and has both fostered and adopted, over the years, also supporting other adoptive parents. When the children became self-sufficient, she decided to change her life direction.
Jill has been working as a Counsellor in the Peterborough area for the last 3 years. She has a thriving private practice, and works part-time as Counselling Lead for Little Miracles, a local charity that supports families of children with life limiting illnesses. Supporting parents, siblings, and the child that is poorly.
Jill came to this profession later in life, and firmly believes that, with hard work and determination, it is possible to achieve your dreams whatever your age.
Jill is an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling Society.
Please click here to see her profile.
23/09/2023