The Nurtured Counsellor CPD Programme
We’re brewing something special behind the scenes at Counsellors Therapy Pot, and we are about to pour out something we think you will love!
The Nurtured Counsellor Programme is designed to support counsellors in tending to their own wellbeing with as much care as they give to others. Rooted in values of compassion, curiosity, and community (with a good dash of humour), this programme is for you if you’ve ever felt depleted, tangled in ‘shoulds’, or unsure how to prioritise your own care in a helping profession.
It’s also for trainees and those who are new to counselling as a career, who want to start as they mean to go on: with intention and integrity, when it comes to their professional and personal wellbeing.
What’s the first instalment?
The first instalment in The Nurtured Counsellor Programme is called The Nurtured Counsellor Concept. This online workshop and accompanying materials introduce a framework for navigating wellbeing as a counsellor, including an introduction to the Nine Cornerstones of Wellbeing. These are cornerstones including Routines, Rituals and Boundaries, Psycho-education for Counsellors and Building Community. In the workshop you will take a first tour around these cornerstones, what they mean to you, and how you can build on your current relationship with them. This isn’t medical-model or quick-fix CPD, it is based on soulful self-enquiry and a holistic approach for people who want to start out in their career intentionally or create meaningful change in how they care for themselves. The cornerstones we advocate, including Creativity and Spirituality, Financial Empowerment and The Mind Body Connection shine through in this first offering.
How will the first workshop be structured?
This is a self-paced online workshop, designed to be flexible and accessible. You can move through the four modules in your own time, although we recommend leaving a few days between each one to let the material settle.
The full CPD takes around 4-5 hours, depending on how many of the journaling reflections you engage with. Not all reflections will feel relevant, and that is okay.
We know that counsellors are busy, but we also recognise the power of connection. That’s why we’re creating an optional peer space to process the material together. More on that soon!
Who is it for?
This workshop is for any therapist, counsellor, or helping professional who longs to feel more rooted, resourced and replenished. Whether you are newly qualified, a seasoned practitioner or a trainee, this space offers you gentle encouragement, practical tools, and soul-nourishing support.
When is it launching?
We’re aiming to launch by the end of July 2025, with pre-orders opening soon. Sign up to our mailing list to be the first to hear when the doors open, and as a thank you, you’ll receive our free Wellbeing Workbook, designed to help you create your own personalised wellbeing policy.
How will The Nurtured Counsellor Programme unfold in the future?
Upcoming workshops will include:
Psycho-education for counsellors: understanding how our role impacts us emotionally and mentally, and how to prevent and heal from this impact.
The Mind-Body Connection: exploring how we carry our work in the body, and how to reconnect with ourselves.
Creative offerings: including therapeutic creative writing and journaling for counsellors.
We’re so excited about what’s coming and we’d love to hear from you! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions, or if you are curious about getting involved or collaborating.