Safeguarding Legislation for Counsellors
Essential Knowledge for Ethical & Safe Practice
With Katy Parsons | Full-Day CPD Workshop
Safeguarding is a core professional responsibility—and yet many counsellors feel uncertain about what the law really requires of them. This in-depth, practical workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to make ethical, informed safeguarding decisions, whether you work with adults, young people, or both.
Ideal for both qualified and trainee counsellors, as well as supervisors, this session explores your legal duties, your role in multi-agency processes, and how to work safely with risk while protecting your clients—and yourself.
You’ll explore:
✅ Key safeguarding legislation for children, adults, and vulnerable groups
✅ Your legal and ethical role as a counsellor in safeguarding procedures
✅ PREVENT awareness and your responsibilities under current guidance
✅ What happens after you report a concern—can you escalate or follow up?
✅ How to apply safeguarding knowledge to real client work
This is more than just theory—you’ll leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a stronger ethical foundation.
📅 Date: TBC
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Format: In-person training (Rochford)
💰 Cost: £80 | Student Rate: £60
🎓 CPD Certificate: 5 hours
⚠️ Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Make sure you’re equipped to meet it.
Blocks to Safeguarding
Overcoming Biases, Assumptions & Fears in Client Risk
With Catherine Drewer | 3-hour CPD session
Safeguarding isn't just about legislation—it's about the real-world decisions we make, and what might get in the way of making them well.
This reflective CPD workshop is ideal for practitioners who have already completed our Safeguarding Legislation session and want to go deeper. We’ll explore the often-unseen personal and professional blocks that can influence our responses to client risk.
Through guided discussion and shared insight, you will:
✅ Identify personal biases and unconscious assumptions that may affect safeguarding decisions
✅ Explore fears and internal hesitations that can delay or prevent action
✅ Build awareness and confidence to respond clearly, ethically, and protectively
Strengthening your safeguarding practice means understanding not only what to do—but also what might stop you from doing it.
📅 Date: Thursday 23rd October
⏰ Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
📍 Format: In-person (Rochford)
💰 Cost: £75 Early Bird £60 by
🎓 CPD Certificate provided