CPD Events
Certificate in Body Psychotherapy: Developing embodied relational resonance
with Anne Marie Keary and Kimcha Rajkumar
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED AND APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT [email protected] WITH ANY QUERIES.
Our bodies are shaped by our experience, and it is how we come to know ourselves, and the world. The practise of Body Psychotherapy offers a route to support us in opening by addressing our embodiment directly. The therapeutic relationship is an embodied relational communication and the more we learn to make more use of our felt experience, the deeper our therapeutic contact can be.
This certificate course is suitable for counsellors who want to gain understanding of how to incorporate working with the body in their therapy practise. It is also suitable to Minster graduates who want to consolidate and expand their learning after completing the 2nd year Body and Psychotherapy module. It is open to practicing psychotherapists, counsellors and finalist students from the Minster Centre, and other institutions.
Places are limited and applications will open soon. Find out more here.
The Menopause Transition
with Kate Codrington
Menopause is a hot topic and many of your midlife clients will likely be affected by hormonal shifts for a decade or more. Join author Kate Codrington for this positive re-framing of menopause as a rite of passage opening the way for spiritual, personal and creative growth.
This course covers:
-The basics of menopause physiology, what to expect, when and for whom.
-Myth busting the patriarchal narrative
-A seasonal model showing psychological growth
-Embodied practice for all ages and genders to experience the transition
-The most common issues your clients will bring
-Time for sharing, questions and processing
-Resources for further exploration
Packed with insight, humour and take-aways for you to use in your practice, the intention is to enable you to confidently support, reassure and help clients find growth and trust in their transition.
Book your place on this event now!
Sound & Soma: Harness the therapeutic power of your voice
with Cordelia Zafiropulo
Embark on a transformative journey with this six-week Neuro-Sensory Voice Work (NSVW) series. It is designed for those seeking to deepen their connection to body and voice, enhance emotional resilience, and use sound as a tool for healing. Starting with foundational principles, you’ll build awareness of bodily sensations and learn how sound can ground and orient you.
Over the course of six weeks, you’ll explore techniques for soothing chronic anxiety, harnessing the transformative power of rhythm, and safely exploring the energy of healthy aggression. You will also dive into the emotive richness of pure vowels and conclude with an exploration of the connection between voice and sensuality. Each session is practical, experiential, and designed to provide tools you can integrate into both personal and professional practices.
NSVW is a trauma-informed modality, grounded in an understanding of Polyvagal Theory, which includes the more primitive and complex hierarchical responses of the nervous system. We apply this theory to voice work as a crucial component that ensures a gentle, accessible method for healing and self-expression.
For those who find breathwork challenging, voice can become a bridge to self-regulation, helping participants explore emotions, release tension, and access their core vitality. The trauma-informed nature of this work ensures a safe and paced approach, making it ideal for personal growth or professional integration.
Join the full six-week course, or take individual sessions.
Places on this CPD series are limited. Book yours now!
Open Events
Open House Coffee Morning
Curious about the Minster Centre?
Who are we?
What do we do?
The Minster Centre is a leading counselling and psychotherapy training school. We offer a wide range of courses from Introduction to Counselling Skills for anyone with an interest, to courses for people wanting to qualify as a counsellor or psychotherapist. We also offer courses for qualified therapists who want to take their career to the next level.
Alongside our training we also have a counselling and psychotherapy service, which provides low-cost and long-term counselling and psychotherapy for individuals.
Find out more by dropping into our Open House Coffee Morning. On the day you will be able to –
• Attend a talk about our training courses – 11.30am – 12.30pm (booking essential).
• Find out more about the practicalities and costs of training to be a counsellor or psychotherapist.
• Hear some talks about different areas of psychotherapy – 12.30 – 1.00pm – Experiential learning at the Minster Centre.
• Find out how you or your business can support our bursary scheme helping students who would not otherwise be able to train.
• Take our quiz and win one of our small prizes!
• Chat and mingle in our lovely space.
If you would like to come along and learn more, book your place now.
Open Day – in person
Come to one of our free Open Days to find out more about our professional training courses. There’ll be Q&A sessions with tutors and current students, advice on the application process plus an opportunity to look around the building. Our events are also designed to give you a taste of the kind of experiential training we offer.
This general Open Day is suitable for anyone interested in the following courses:
Introduction to Counselling Skills
Foundation
Fast Track Foundation*
Diploma in Integrative Counselling
MA/Adv Dip Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling
*If you’re interested in our Foundation course starting September 2025, this is a good opportunity to find out more. Places will be in demand and an early application is advised.
Our courses are validated by the main professional bodies the UKCP and BACP and we are a collaborative partner of Middlesex University. We established a bursary scheme in 2015 as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our counselling and psychotherapy training.
Open Day – in person
Come to one of our free Open Days to find out more about our professional training courses. There’ll be Q&A sessions with tutors and current students, advice on the application process plus an opportunity to look around the building. Our events are also designed to give you a taste of the kind of experiential training we offer.
This general Open Day is suitable for anyone interested in the following courses:
Introduction to Counselling Skills
Foundation
Fast Track Foundation*
Diploma in Integrative Counselling
MA/Adv Dip Integrative Psychotherapy & Counselling
*If you’re interested in our Foundation course starting September 2025, this is a good opportunity to find out more. Places will be in demand and an early application is advised.
Our courses are validated by the main professional bodies the UKCP and BACP and we are a collaborative partner of Middlesex University. We established a bursary scheme in 2015 as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity in our counselling and psychotherapy training.
