Training Courses
Choose counselling training courses to support you in a wide range of professional and volunteer roles.
The Core Theoretical Model is Integrative using the Cyclical Model (Page and Wosket), Process Model (Hawkins and Shohet), and offers a wide range of lectures and participation to prepare you to become a Supervisor.
Next course Dublin 2026-7. Applications for 2026-7 will open in January 2026.Course starts August 2026. Email Vicky for the Handbook with all the details on vitalconnexions10@gmail.com
Admission to the course is by application form, recommendation from your current Supervisor and an interview with 2 core staff members. Please download the application form and send to Vital Connexions with a resume of your professional experience and a letter stating why you wish to undertake the course.
This course is fully validated by the Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
The Core Theoretical Model is Integrative using the Cyclical Model (Page and Wosket), Process Model (Hawkins and Shohet), and offers a wide range of lectures and participation to prepare you to become a Supervisor.
Next course in House Church Ards 3rd to 6th of August. Email Vicky for the Handbook with all the details on vitalconnexions10@gmail.com
Admission to the course is by application form, recommendation from your current Supervisor and an interview with 2 core staff members. Please download the application form and send to Vital Connexions with a resume of your professional experience and a letter stating why you wish to undertake the course.
Dublin Presenting with Passion and Poise. In these 2 days, we plan to explore with curiosity and intentionality the mystery and mastery of delivering training and facilitation that will encourage, excite and empower participants to become presenters who are excellent. It is also relevant to those who are Supervisors, Counsellors, Trainers, those facilitating groups or sharing skills or information in organisational settings or training programmes. 10 hours CPD.
Previous participants have been Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Supervisors, a Choir Master, Youth Leaders, Pastors, Trainers and Teachers.
- Dublin, on Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th September at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Naas Road, Dublin 22 from: 10am to 4pm each day . Please see the leaflet for further details
- Cost €30 register early to secure your place, and then €200 one week before
- (Click for Leaflet which is attached below)
Register early to avoid disappointment with a €30 deposit.
To register email: vitalconnexions10@gmail.com with your name, address, phone and email and a few lines about why you want to do the course. We will then be in touch.
This is the leaflet for the Certificate in Supervision, which begins in Belfast on August 3rd – 6th 2026.
The Certificate has been developed for those who wish to learn Supervision models and skills to use in a broader context. It is suitable for Counsellors, Listening Services, pastoral care, ministers, Youth Workers, Chaplains, Social Workers, and others in the helping professions. Cross Professional Supervision is a growing Profession and provides a safe space for helpers to have monthly support, challenge and a space to discuss their work to offer the very best service to the people they help. The course is in 2 blocks: 4 days face-to-face in August 3rd- 6th at House Church, Ards, and a further 2 days online in September. Please see the leaflet for more information and book your place on the application form below
Belfast Certificate in Supervision Leaflet.
Apply early to avoid disappointment with a £25 processing fee.
The Course is online in your own time and following payment you will receive an email within about 24 hours with details of how to log into the Vital Connexions Learning site so that you can Study in your own time whenever you want.
See the leaflet with all the details.
You can also see the Handbook with more information.
This course is an online in your own time Course. It can be a stand alone course for Continuing Professional Development for Counsellors and Coaches.
It is also part of the requirements for those wishing to apply for the Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Day 5 and 6 of the Certificate in Integrative Counselling – a Christian Perspective).
It is also designed for those who want to enhance their skills as a strength focused practitioner. The theoretical base of the course draws on second wave Positive Psychology, strength based interventions and what the Bible says about renewing our strengths.
Course now available. Cost of the course is £100 for all 4 Modules. Once you register and pay you will be sent a code with instructions on how to enter Vital Connexions Learning Platform within 48 hours and you can then watch each module in your own home whenever you have availability.
NEW MASTERCLASS OF 4 MODULES
In each module we will be looking at different aspects of strengths and you will discover the things you are are good at and be helped to feel more energised and more authentically you. These are key skills as you help and empower others.
MODULE 1- WEAKNESS TO STRENGTH
The movement from weakness to strengths will be explored and we will be introducing you to positive psychology and also what the Bible says about the renewal of our strength.
MODULE 2 – EMOTIONAL & RELATIONAL STRENGTH
Will include teaching you about emotional and relational strength. The key to well being is often how people perceive themselves. We will explore how to release your inner potential.
MODULE 3 – A STRENGTHENED SOUL
We will explore an introduction to Neuroscience and will examine the root of negative emotions and the movement of the soul that takes us from flourishing to floundering. “rise up with wings…” “eyes forward…..” “a new push….” “team matters….” “ride the waves…” “be a lighthouse….”
MODULE 4 – INTRODUCING THE SAIL BOAT METAPHOR
This is the “how to” module and is an introduction to the sailboat metaphor. This module will give you practical insights and you will learn how to become a strength based practitioner. You will use this metaphor to address the essential elements of well being.
This is a short online course for those who are working as Counsellors and Supervisors and are required or wish to do a CPD course on Working on Line.
This online course offers an introduction to on working online as a counsellor or psychotherapist at a time when face to face work may be preferred. Course completion will boost your knowledge and confidence, and will support counsellors and psychotherapists to offer technology-based counselling safely and effectively.
There are 5 videos that will be made available to you. After you pay the course fee of £55 you will receive an email with Log in Details.
You will also be asked to access your course notes and engage with wider reading and wider resources like Ted Talks.
- Lecture 1: Andrea encourages you to reflect on the meaning of the feelings and associations that come into your mind when thinking about technology based counselling. See the reflections in your notes in “Technology And Me.”
- Lecture 2: Vicky will explore the range of modern technologies and which types of therapy can potentially be used online.
- Lecture 3: In this lecture Vicky will be looking at how effective online counselling is and also comment on what might be missing. You will be encouraged to explore the advantages and disadvantages of online therapy.
- Lecture 4: Andrea helps you understand that online counselling is not a different activity than face to face work, but will offer you a different experience. The main difference about online work is our understanding of the research exploring The 6 Dimensions of Disinhibition Effect. We also offer some extra resources on the Do’s and Don’ts.
- Lecture 5: As we draw our course to an end Andrea encourages you to move beyond the pros and cons on online counselling and invites you to reflect on the themes of the space between and the spiritual meaning of the online encounter called telepresence.
- Extra Material: 2 Ted Talks we recommend you watch
This course is offered primarily for Counsellors, Pastors and Relationship Coaches who wish to develop their expertise in working with couples. It is available on line in your own time.
The course is also useful for Couples who wish to refresh and revitalise their relationship (in the privacy of their own home).
CPD certificates available for Counsellors 10 hours per module.
Watch this video for more information