Manna House Counselling Service

Our 'Introduction to Christian Counselling' 36 hour Level 2 course, accredited by the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB), is designed to be of wide interest to anyone interested in pastoral care and counselling.
 
Open to all it will primarily help you to determine your interest in and/or suitability as a pastoral carer and/or a trained counsellor. The introductory  award is particularly geared to help those who are involved in various aspects of caring in the community or in church life. It will increase your understanding of how people function and improve your interpersonal skills. Not only is it helpful for those who wish to explore the whole area of counselling, but also is ideal training for house group leaders, pastoral care teams, youth leaders, community support workers, lay workers, etc.
 
There are various options for study:
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SUMMER SCHOOL - 6 consecutive days during August (Monday to Saturday inclusive) 10.00 - 17.00  in-person at the University of Northampton Innovation Centre
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AUTUMN COURSE - 12 consecutive Fridays on-line sessions (Teams) 09.45 - 13.00
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WINTER COURSE - 12 consecutive Wednesdays on-line (Teams) 18.15 - 21.30
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Within the course there is a balance of theory and skills which will give you sufficient foundation to embark on the pastoral care and counselling journey, and move towards gaining accreditation with the ACC, BACP or similar governing body.  The structure of the course covers subjects such as :- Counselling Theory and Biblical basis, Counselling Skills, Relationships, Difference and Diversity, Specific Applications and Principles, Ethics & Procedures.
 
There is also an amount of required reading and regular written assignments to be completed.
 
The cost is £588 per person for the Summer School and £430 per person for the online courses. This price includes all notes plus CPCAB registration fee - so there are no hidden extras, except that students do have to provide their own lunch on all day courses!
 
Students may wish to take out a years student membership with the Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) but this is optional.  This course can be arranged anywhere in the U.K. for those organisations wishing to train 12 or more students on an intensive course. Outside Northampton the host would be expected to provide a suitably equipped venue to hold the course, accommodation for the Training Team and travel costs.
 
This is a tailor-made bespoke course certified by the 
Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body
(CPCAB) as a Level 2 Award in Introduction to Christian
Counselling  (TM2A/A) and students completing it will
obtain 6 educational credits in Further Education. 
 
Following successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to apply for further training with Manna House at Level 3, please note entry requirements for other Training Providers may vary.